S30.85AD — Superficial foreign body of flank, subsequent encounter
Is S30.85AD billable?
Yes — S30.85AD is billable for FY2027. S30.85AD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S30.85AD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S30.85AD at a glance
| Code | S30.85AD |
|---|---|
| Description | Superficial foreign body of flank, 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 S30.85AD?
In S30.85AD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S30.85AD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S30.85AD group to?
S30.85AD 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 S30.85AD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S30.85A, the nearest indexed parent of S30.85AD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Foreign body › superficial, without open wound › flank
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S30.85AD to fully describe the condition. S30.85AD 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 S30.85AD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S30.85AD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S30.85AD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S30.85AD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30
The conditions below are not part of S30.85AD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S30.85AD and the excluded code may both be reported.
- superficial injury of hip (S70.-)
How long has S30.85AD existed?
S30.85AD 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.