S31.137 ICD-10-CM Code: Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, left 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
S31.137Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S31.137 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 S31.13
Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body without penetration into peritoneal cavity
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Code S31.137
Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity
More specific choices
Codes under S31.137
S31.137 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
S31.137APuncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter
S31.137DPuncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, subsequent encounter
S31.137SPuncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S31.137.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S31.137.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S31.137.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S31.137.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S31.137.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S31.137 mean?
S31.137 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity.”
Is S31.137 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S31.137 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 S31.137 located in ICD-10-CM?
S31.137 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 S31.13, Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body without penetration into peritoneal cavity.
What coding notes are listed for S31.137?
No inclusion terms are listed for S31.137 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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S31.130Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, right upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
S31.131Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, left upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
S31.132Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, epigastric region without penetration into peritoneal cavity
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