S30.82AA — Blister (nonthermal) of flank, initial encounter
Is S30.82AA billable?
Yes — S30.82AA is billable for FY2027. S30.82AA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S30.82AA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S30.82AA at a glance
| Code | S30.82AA |
|---|---|
| Description | Blister (nonthermal) of flank, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S30.82AA?
In S30.82AA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S30.82AA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S30.82AA group to?
S30.82AA sits in MDC 09 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.
- 606Minor Skin Disorders with MCCmedical
- 607Minor Skin Disorders without MCCmedical
How is S30.82AA listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S30.82A, the nearest indexed parent of S30.82AA. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Blister › flank (nonthermal)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S30.82AA to fully describe the condition. S30.82AA 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 S30.82AA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S30.82AA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S30.82AA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S30.82AA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30
The conditions below are not part of S30.82AA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S30.82AA and the excluded code may both be reported.
- superficial injury of hip (S70.-)
How long has S30.82AA existed?
S30.82AA first appears in FY2026.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.