Pnctr w fb of abd wall, r upper q w penet perit cav, subs

Puncture wound with foreign body of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a puncture wound located in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal wall, where a foreign body is present, and the wound has penetrated into the peritoneal cavity. This indicates an injury that has breached the abdominal lining and involves an object remaining within the tissue.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits related to the management of such an injury, including wound care, monitoring for complications, or removal of the foreign body. It would be used after the initial treatment of the acute injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" for this specific injury.
Verify the foreign body is still present and the wound has indeed penetrated the peritoneal cavity.
Do not use for initial treatment; a different code would apply for the acute phase.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S31.640Pnctr w fb of abd wall, right upper q w penet perit cav

S31.640D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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