S31.501S — Unspecified open wound of unspecified external genital organs, male, sequela
Is S31.501S billable?
Yes, but S31.501S is an unspecified code. S31.501S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S31.501S 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 S31.501S — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S31.000SUnspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, sequela
- S31.100SUnspecified open wound of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela
- S31.20XSUnspecified open wound of penis, sequela
- S31.30XSUnspecified open wound of scrotum and testes, sequela
- S31.40XSUnspecified open wound of vagina and vulva, sequela
- S31.600SUnspecified open wound of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela
- S31.801SLaceration without foreign body of unspecified buttock, sequela
S31.501S at a glance
| Code | S31.501S |
|---|---|
| Description | Unspecified open wound of unspecified external genital organs, male, 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 S31.501S?
In S31.501S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S31.501S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S31.501S group to?
S31.501S sits in MDC 12 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.
- 729Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses with CC/MCCmedical
- 730Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses without CC/MCCmedical
How is S31.501S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S31.501, the nearest indexed parent of S31.501S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Wound, open › genital organs, external › male
- Wound, open › perineum › male
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S31
The conditions below can never be reported together with S31.501S 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 S31.5
The conditions below can never be reported together with S31.501S 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 S31.501S to fully describe the condition. S31.501S 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 S31.501S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S31.501S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S31.501S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S31.501S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S31
The conditions below are not part of S31.501S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S31.501S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S31
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S31.501S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S31.501S existed?
S31.501S 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.