S31.805
Non-billableOpen bite of unspecified buttock
S31.805 is the ICD-10-CM code for Open bite of unspecified buttock. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S31.805A for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
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Includes
- •Bite of buttock NOS
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •superficial bite of buttock (S30.870)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S31.805?
- S31.805 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Open bite of unspecified buttock". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S31.805 a billable code?
- No — S31.805 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S31.805A) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of S31.805?
- S31.805 has 3 more specific child codes, including S31.805A, S31.805D, S31.805S.
- What is excluded from S31.805?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): superficial bite of buttock (S30.870).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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