S31.4

Non-billable

Open wound of vagina and vulva

Open wound of vagina and vulva

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S30-S39

Parent Code

S31

Child Codes

6

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • injuries to the abdominal wall
  • injuries to the anus
  • injuries to the buttock
  • injuries to the external genitalia
  • injuries to the flank
  • injuries to the groin

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

Child Codes (6)

S31.40

Unspecified open wound of vagina and vulva

S31.41

Laceration without foreign body of vagina and vulva

S31.42

Laceration with foreign body of vagina and vulva

S31.43

Puncture wound without foreign body of vagina and vulva

S31.44

Puncture wound with foreign body of vagina and vulva

S31.45

Open bite of vagina and vulva

Related Codes(7)
S31.0

Open wound of lower back and pelvis

S31.1

Open wound of abdominal wall w/o penetration into perit cav

S31.2

Open wound of penis

S31.3

Open wound of scrotum and testes

S31.5

Open wound of unspecified external genital organs

S31.6

Open wound of abdominal wall w penetration into perit cav

S31.8

Open wound of other parts of abdomen, lower back and pelvis

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

NB51.ZOpen wound of abdomen, lower back or pelvis, unspecifiedequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for open wound of vagina and vulva?

The ICD-10-CM code for open wound of vagina and vulva is S31.4. The full clinical description is "Open wound of vagina and vulva". S31.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S31.4 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S31.4 represents “Open wound of vagina and vulva”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S31.4 a billable code?

No, S31.4 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S31.4.

What chapter is S31.4 in?

S31.4 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S31.4?

S31.4 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation of part of abdomen, lower back and pelvis (S38.2-, S38.3); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under S31.4?

S31.4 has 6 child codes, including: S31.40 (Unspecified open wound of vagina and vulva), S31.41 (Laceration without foreign body of vagina and vulva), S31.42 (Laceration with foreign body of vagina and vulva), S31.43 (Puncture wound without foreign body of vagina and vulva), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S31.4?

Yes, when using S31.4, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S31.4?

S31.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495841. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does S31.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like open wound of vagina and vulva affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S31.4?

S31.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: NB51.Z (Open wound of abdomen, lower back or pelvis, unspecified).

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