S31.821S

Classification

Category:

Billable Code

S31.821S is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

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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)

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 .-)

More Specific Codes

S31.821

S31.821 - Laceration without foreign body of left buttock

S31.821A

Laceration without foreign body of left buttock ( initial encounter ) S31.821A

S31.821D

Laceration without foreign body of left buttock ( subsequent encounter ) S31.821D

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov