S31.63A ICD-10-CM Code: Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, unspecified flank with 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
S31.63APuncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, unspecified flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S31.63A 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 S31.63
Puncture wound without foreign body of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavity
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Code S31.63A
Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, unspecified flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity
More specific choices
Codes under S31.63A
S31.63A is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
S31.63AAPuncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, unspecified flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter
S31.63ADPuncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, unspecified flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity, subsequent encounter
S31.63ASPuncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, unspecified flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequela
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, flank NOS, with penetration into peritoneal cavity
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S31.63A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S31.63A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S31.63A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S31.63A.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S31.63A mean?
S31.63A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, unspecified flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity.”
Is S31.63A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S31.63A 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 S31.63A located in ICD-10-CM?
S31.63A 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 S31.63, Puncture wound without foreign body of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavity.
What coding notes are listed for S31.63A?
Its listed inclusion terms are Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, flank NOS, with penetration into peritoneal cavity. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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Related S31.63 codes
S31.630Puncture wound without foreign body of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
S31.631Puncture wound without foreign body of abdominal wall, left upper quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity
S31.632Puncture wound without foreign body of abdominal wall, epigastric region with penetration into peritoneal cavity
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