Lac with fb of abd wall unsp flank w/o penet perit cav, subs

Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall unspecified flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a laceration of the abdominal wall in an unspecified flank region, where a foreign object is embedded within the wound. Importantly, the injury does not extend into the peritoneal cavity. This particular code is used for encounters following the initial treatment of the injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, wound checks, or further management of a previously diagnosed laceration with a foreign body in the flank, where the initial injury did not penetrate the peritoneum. This includes situations like dressing changes, removal of sutures, or assessment of healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" for this specific injury.
Verify that the foreign body is explicitly mentioned and that peritoneal penetration is ruled out.
Confirm the injury location is an "unspecified flank" of the abdominal wall.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S31.12ALac with fb of abd wall unsp flank without penet perit cav

S31.12AD(current)

Same Category

S31Opn wnd abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals S31.0Open wound of lower back and pelvis S31.00Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis S31.000Unsp opn wnd lower back and pelvis w/o penet retroperiton S31.000AUnsp opn wnd low back and pelv w/o penet retroperiton, init S31.000DUnsp opn wnd low back and pelv w/o penet retroperiton, subs