Is S31.040 a billable code?
No. S31.040 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
S31.040: Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S31.040 groups related diagnoses under puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without 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 S31.040
- S31.040APuncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, initial encounter
- S31.040DPuncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, subsequent encounter
- S31.040SPuncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, sequela
Other codes in S31.04 Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis
S31.040 questions
What does S31.040 mean?
S31.040 is the ICD-10-CM code for Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without 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.