Pnctr abd wl with fb, unsp flank with penet perit cav, subs

Puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, unspecified flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a puncture wound to the abdominal wall in an unspecified flank region that has introduced a foreign body and penetrated the peritoneal cavity. It is specifically used for encounters following the initial treatment of the injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up visits, wound care, or management of complications related to a previously treated puncture wound with a foreign body in the flank that reached the peritoneal cavity. This includes scenarios where the patient returns for removal of the foreign body or assessment of infection.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" for this specific injury.
Verify the presence of a foreign body and penetration into the peritoneal cavity.
If the specific flank (right or left) is documented, a more precise code should be used.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S31.64APnctr of abd wall with fb, unsp flank with penet perit cav

S31.64AD(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