S31.40
Non-billableUnspecified open wound of vagina and vulva
Unspecified 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.
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
- •burns and corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in anus and rectumT18.5
- •effects of foreign body in genitourinary tractT19
- •effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colonT18.2-T18.4
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •open wound of hipS71.00-S71.02
- •open fracture of pelvis- with 7th character B)S32.1, S32.9
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated:
- •spinal cord injury, , ,S24.0, S24.1, S34.0, S34.1
- wound infection
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified open wound of vagina and vulva?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified open wound of vagina and vulva is S31.40. The full clinical description is "Unspecified open wound of vagina and vulva". S31.40 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S31.40 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S31.40 represents “Unspecified 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 S31.40 a billable code?
No, S31.40 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S31.40.
What chapter is S31.40 in?
S31.40 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S31.40?
S31.40 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 S31.40?
S31.40 has 3 child codes, including: S31.40XA (Unspecified open wound of vagina and vulva, init encntr), S31.40XD (Unspecified open wound of vagina and vulva, subs encntr), S31.40XS (Unspecified open wound of vagina and vulva, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S31.40?
Yes, when using S31.40, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S31.40?
S31.40 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837083. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S31.40 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified 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 S31.40?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S31.40 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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