S31.824⚠ Requires 7th Character

Puncture wound with foreign body of left buttock

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S31

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S31.824:

Ainitial encounterS31.824ADsubsequent encounterS31.824DSsequelaS31.824S

Sub-codes of S31.824(3)

S31.824 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S31.824APuncture wound with foreign body of left buttock, initial en…✓ BillableS31.824DPuncture wound with foreign body of left buttock, subsequent…✓ BillableS31.824SPuncture wound with foreign body of left buttock, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S30-S39Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39)├S31Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
└S31.824Puncture wound with foreign body of left buttock

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