S31.12A ICD-10-CM Code: Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall unspecified flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S31.12ALaceration with foreign body of abdominal wall unspecified flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S31.12A sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39)
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Category S31
Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
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Subcategory S31.12
Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall without penetration into peritoneal cavity
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Code S31.12A
Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall unspecified flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity
More specific choices
Codes under S31.12A
S31.12A is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
S31.12AALaceration with foreign body of abdominal wall unspecified flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter
S31.12ADLaceration with foreign body of abdominal wall unspecified flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, subsequent encounter
S31.12ASLaceration with foreign body of abdominal wall unspecified flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall of flank NOS without penetration into peritoneal cavity
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S31.12A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S31.12A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S31.12A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S31.12A.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S31.12A mean?
S31.12A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall unspecified flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity.”
Is S31.12A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S31.12A has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S31.12A located in ICD-10-CM?
S31.12A is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39) (S30–S39), under category S31, Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals and subcategory S31.12, Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall without penetration into peritoneal cavity.
What coding notes are listed for S31.12A?
Its listed inclusion terms are Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall of flank NOS without penetration into peritoneal cavity. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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S31.120Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, right upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
S31.121Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, left upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
S31.122Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, epigastric region without penetration into peritoneal cavity
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