S30.826D — Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified external genital organs, female, subsequent encounter
Is S30.826D billable?
Yes, but S30.826D is an unspecified code. S30.826D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S30.826D is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S30.826D — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S30.820DBlister (nonthermal) of lower back and pelvis, subsequent encounter
- S30.821DBlister (nonthermal) of abdominal wall, subsequent encounter
- S30.822DBlister (nonthermal) of penis, subsequent encounter
- S30.823DBlister (nonthermal) of scrotum and testes, subsequent encounter
- S30.824DBlister (nonthermal) of vagina and vulva, subsequent encounter
- S30.827DBlister (nonthermal) of anus, subsequent encounter
- S30.82ADBlister (nonthermal) of flank, subsequent encounter
S30.826D at a glance
| Code | S30.826D |
|---|---|
| Description | Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified external genital organs, female, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S30.826D?
In S30.826D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S30.826D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S30.826D group to?
S30.826D sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S30.826D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S30.826, the nearest indexed parent of S30.826D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Blister › genital organ › female (nonthermal)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S30.826D to fully describe the condition. S30.826D is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S30.826D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S30.826D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S30.826D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S30.826D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30
The conditions below are not part of S30.826D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S30.826D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- superficial injury of hip (S70.-)
How long has S30.826D existed?
S30.826D has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.