ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S31.020
Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S31.020
Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S31.020 (Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum)
ICD-10-CM code S31.020 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S31.020 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S31.020 - Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum.