Is S31.001 a billable code?
No. S31.001 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S31.001: Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S31.001 groups related diagnoses under unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S31.001
- S31.001AUnspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, initial encounter
- S31.001DUnspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, subsequent encounter
- S31.001SUnspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, sequela
Other codes in S31.00 Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis
S31.001 questions
What does S31.001 mean?
S31.001 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.