S31.815
Non-billableOpen bite of right buttock
S31.815 is the ICD-10-CM code for Open bite of right buttock. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S31.815A 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 right buttock NOS
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •superficial bite of buttock (S30.870)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S31.815?
- S31.815 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Open bite of right buttock". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S31.815 a billable code?
- No — S31.815 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S31.815A) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of S31.815?
- S31.815 has 3 more specific child codes, including S31.815A, S31.815D, S31.815S.
- What is excluded from S31.815?
- 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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