Is S31.051 a billable code?
No. S31.051 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
S31.051: Open bite of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S31.051 groups related diagnoses under open bite 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 S31.051
- S31.051AOpen bite of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, initial encounter
- S31.051DOpen bite of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, subsequent encounter
- S31.051SOpen bite of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, sequela
Other codes in S31.05 Open bite of lower back and pelvis
S31.051 questions
What does S31.051 mean?
S31.051 is the ICD-10-CM code for Open bite 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.