Pnctr ofbd wall w/o fb, unsp flank w/o penet perit cav, init

Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, unspecified flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a stab or puncture injury to the abdominal wall in an unspecified flank region that does not involve a retained foreign body or penetrate the peritoneal cavity. It signifies an acute, initial presentation of such an injury.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting with a fresh, non-penetrating puncture wound to the flank area of the abdomen, where imaging or clinical assessment confirms no peritoneal involvement and no foreign object is embedded. This is appropriate for initial treatment encounters.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified flank" and explicitly states "without penetration into peritoneal cavity."
Verify the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific injury.
Do not use if a foreign body is present; a different code would be required.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S31.13APnctr of abd wall w/o fb, unsp flank without penet perit cav

S31.13AA(current)

Same Category

S31Opn wnd abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals S31.0Open wound of lower back and pelvis S31.00Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis S31.000Unsp opn wnd lower back and pelvis w/o penet retroperiton S31.000AUnsp opn wnd low back and pelv w/o penet retroperiton, init S31.000DUnsp opn wnd low back and pelv w/o penet retroperiton, subs