S30.81AA

S30.81AA: Abrasion of flank, initial encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

S30.81AA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for abrasion of flank, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S30.81AA with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "A": initial encounter

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S30

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S30.81AA

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S30: Superficial injury of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

superficial injury of hip (S70.-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

S30.81AA is named in 11 Medicare coverage policies: 11 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

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A53057Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy
A53058Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
A53064Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy

Code history

addedFY2024-FY2027
Abrasion of flank, initial encounter