S31.147A
S31.147A: Puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMleft
S31.147A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check S31.147A with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "A": initial encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S31
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S31.147A
A category’s note binds every code beneath it.
Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S31.147A
Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
S31.147A is named in 13 Medicare coverage policies: 13 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
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Code history
- addedFY2024-FY2027
Puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter