ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S31.8
Open wound of other parts of abdomen, lower back and pelvis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S31.8
superficial bite of buttock (S30.870)
superficial bite of buttock (S30.870)
superficial bite of buttock (S30.870)
superficial bite of anus (S30.877)
Bite of buttock NOS
Bite of right buttock NOS
Bite of left buttock NOS
Bite of anus NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S31.8 (Open wound of other parts of abdomen)
ICD-10-CM code S31.8 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 S31.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S31.8 - Open wound of other parts of abdomen, lower back and pelvis. 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 Open wound of other parts of abdomen related to lower back and pelvis.