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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gunshot Wound

ICD-10 Coding for Gunshot Wound

S31.83XA
S31.824A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for gunshot wound includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
GSW
Firearm Injury
ballistic trauma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gunshot Wound

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gunshot Wound

Use ICD-10 code S31.83XA for puncture wound without foreign body of abdominal wall, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Puncture wound without foreign body of abdominal wall, initial encounter

Non-Billable
S31.83XA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No foreign body present on imaging
documentation:
  • • Specific location of puncture wound documented

Applicable To

  • • Puncture wound of abdomen

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of foreign bodies if using this code.

Puncture wound with foreign body of abdominal wall, initial encounter

Billable Code
S31.824A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirming retained foreign body
documentation:
  • • Documentation of entry wound location

Applicable To

  • • Puncture wound of abdomen with retained bullet fragments

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging reports are reviewed to confirm the presence of foreign bodies.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

X95.2XXA

Assault by firearm discharge, initial encounter

Use to specify the external cause of the gunshot wound.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a gunshot wound?

The ICD-10 code for a gunshot wound depends on the location and specifics, such as S31.83XA for a puncture wound without foreign body of the abdominal wall.

How do you code a gunshot wound with a retained foreign body?

Use S31.824A for a puncture wound with a foreign body of the abdominal wall, confirmed by imaging.

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