S31.145S — Puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, periumbilic region without penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela
Is S31.145S billable?
Yes — S31.145S is billable for FY2027. S31.145S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S31.145S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S31.145S at a glance
| Code | S31.145S |
|---|---|
| Description | Puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, periumbilic region without penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S31.145S?
In S31.145S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S31.145S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S31.145S group to?
S31.145S 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.
- 604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCCmedical
- 605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCCmedical
How is S31.145S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S31.145, the nearest indexed parent of S31.145S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Puncture › umbilical region › with foreign body
- Puncture › abdomen, abdominal › wall › periumbilic region › with › foreign body
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S31
The conditions below can never be reported together with S31.145S on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S31.145S to fully describe the condition. S31.145S 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 S31.145S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S31.145S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S31.145S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S31.145S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S31
The conditions below are not part of S31.145S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S31.145S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S31.1
The conditions below are not part of S31.145S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S31.145S and the excluded code may both be reported.
- open wound of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavity (S31.6-)
Code also — inherited from S31
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S31.145S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S31.145S existed?
S31.145S 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.