Open bite of abd wall, left flank with penet perit cav, subs

Open bite of abdominal wall, left flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code describes an open wound, specifically a bite, located on the left flank of the abdominal wall that has breached the peritoneum and entered the abdominal cavity. This particular code is used for encounters following the initial treatment of the injury.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, wound care, or management of complications related to an open bite wound on the left flank that penetrated the peritoneal cavity. It should be used when the patient is seen for continued care after the initial presentation and treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "left flank" and "penetration into peritoneal cavity" for accurate code assignment.
Confirm the encounter is "subsequent" and not the initial treatment for the injury.
Always code the underlying cause of the bite (e.g., animal bite, human bite) as an external cause code.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S31.657Open bite of abdominal wall, left flank with penet perit cav

S31.657D(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