Is S31.021 a billable code?
No. S31.021 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
S31.021: Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S31.021 groups related diagnoses under laceration with foreign body 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 S31.021
- S31.021ALaceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, initial encounter
- S31.021DLaceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, subsequent encounter
- S31.021SLaceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, sequela
Other codes in S31.02 Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis
S31.021 questions
What does S31.021 mean?
S31.021 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration with foreign body 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.