S31.150D — Open bite of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity, subsequent encounter
Is S31.150D billable?
Yes — S31.150D is billable for FY2027. S31.150D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S31.150D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S31.150D at a glance
| Code | S31.150D |
|---|---|
| Description | Open bite of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity, 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 S31.150D?
In S31.150D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S31.150D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S31.150D group to?
S31.150D 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 S31.150D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S31.150, the nearest indexed parent of S31.150D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Bite › abdomen, abdominal › wall › right › upper quadrant (s) (animal) (human)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S31
The conditions below can never be reported together with S31.150D on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S31.15
The conditions below can never be reported together with S31.150D on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- superficial bite of abdominal wall (S30.871)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S31.150D to fully describe the condition. S31.150D 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 S31.150D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S31.150D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S31.150D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S31.150D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S31
The conditions below are not part of S31.150D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S31.150D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S31.1
The conditions below are not part of S31.150D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S31.150D 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 S31.150D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S31.150D existed?
S31.150D 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.