S31.10

Classification

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Coding Guidance

Coding Guidance S31.10 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. See Related Codes to drill down to more specific billable codes for appropriate reimbursement.

Inclusion Terms

Open wound of abdominal wall NOS

Excludes 1

From

birth trauma ( P10-P15 )
obstetric trauma ( O70-O71 )
traumatic amputation of part of abdomen, lower back and pelvis ( S38.2- , S38.3 )

Excludes 2

From

open wound of hip ( S71.00- S71.02 )
open fracture of pelvis ( S32.1- - S32.9 with 7th character B)
open wound of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavity ( S31.6- )

Use Additional Code

From

Use Additional Code The 'use additional code' note instructs that a secondary code should be added to provide more detail. 1 item From S00-T88: • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable ( Z18 .-)