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S30.87AD

S30.87AD: Other superficial bite of flank, subsequent encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

S30.87AD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for other superficial bite of flank, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S30.87AD with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "D": subsequent encounter

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

A
initial encounter
D
subsequent encounter
S
sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S30.87AD

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on S30.87: Other superficial bite of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S30.87AD

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

S30.87AD is named in 11 Medicare coverage policies: 11 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A52438Billing and Coding: Tetanus Immunization
  • A53057Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy
  • A53058Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
  • A53064Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy

Code history

  • addedFY2024-FY2027

    Other superficial bite of flank, subsequent encounter

Other codes under S30.87A

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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