S31.040

Non-billable

Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum

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 a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S31.040A for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S31.04
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

If you've ever gotten a splinter or had sand in your eye, you've had experience with a foreign body. A foreign body is something that is stuck inside you but isn't supposed to be there. You may inhale or swallow a foreign body, or you may get one from an injury to almost any part of your body. Foreign bodies are more common in small children, who sometimes stick things in their mouths, ears, and noses. Some foreign…

Read more about Foreign Bodies at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis NOS

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S31.040?
S31.040 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S31.040 a billable code?
No — S31.040 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S31.040A) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S31.040?
S31.040 has 3 more specific child codes, including S31.040A, S31.040D, S31.040S.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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