S31.149S — Puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela
Is S31.149S billable?
Yes, but S31.149S is an unspecified code. S31.149S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S31.149S 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 S31.149S — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S31.140SPuncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, right upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela
- S31.141SPuncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, left upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela
- S31.142SPuncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, epigastric region without penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela
- S31.143SPuncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, right lower quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela
- S31.144SPuncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, left lower quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela
- S31.145SPuncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, periumbilic region without penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela
- S31.146SPuncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, right flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela
- S31.147SPuncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela
S31.149S at a glance
| Code | S31.149S |
|---|---|
| Description | Puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, unspecified quadrant 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 S31.149S?
In S31.149S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S31.149S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S31.149S group to?
S31.149S 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 S31.149S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S31.149, the nearest indexed parent of S31.149S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Puncture › pubic region › with foreign body
- Puncture › perineum › male › with foreign body
- Puncture › abdomen, abdominal › wall › with › foreign body
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S31
The conditions below can never be reported together with S31.149S 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 S31.149S to fully describe the condition. S31.149S 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 S31.149S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S31.149S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S31.149S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S31.149S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S31
The conditions below are not part of S31.149S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S31.149S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S31.1
The conditions below are not part of S31.149S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S31.149S 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 S31.149S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S31.149S existed?
S31.149S 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.