ICD-10-CM S31.144: Puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, left lower quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity

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About ICD-10-CM Code S31.144 (Puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body)

ICD-10-CM code S31.144 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 S31.144 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S31.144 - Puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, left lower quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity. 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 Puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body related to left lower quadrant penetration into peritoneal cavity.