S31
Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S31
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with S31
- traumatic amputation of part of abdomen, lower back and pelvis (S38.2-, S38.3)
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- S71.00-S7102 - open wound of hip (S71.00-S71.02)
- open fracture of pelvis (S32.1--S32.9 with 7th character B)
Code Also
- any associated:
- spinal cord injury (S24.0, S24.1-, S34.0-, S34.1-)
- wound infection
Specific Codes (8)
S31.0Category
Open wound of lower back and pelvis
S31.1Category
Open wound of abdominal wall without penetration into peritoneal cavity
S31.2Category
Open wound of penis
S31.3Category
Open wound of scrotum and testes
S31.4Category
Open wound of vagina and vulva
S31.5Category
Open wound of unspecified external genital organs
S31.6Category
Open wound of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavity
S31.8Category
Open wound of other parts of abdomen, lower back and pelvis
