S31.616 – Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, right flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
- Code
S31.616(claims format:S31616)- Description
- Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, right flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity
- Short description
- Lac without fb of abd wall, right flank with penet perit cav
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S30-S39 Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
- Parent codes
- S31 › S31.6 › S31.61
Billable codes under S31.616
S31.616 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S31.616A – Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, right flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounterBillable
- S31.616D – Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, right flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity, subsequent encounterBillable
- S31.616S – Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, right flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity, sequelaBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S31 – Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S31
Block S30-S39
- injuries to the abdominal wall
- injuries to the anus
- injuries to the buttock
- injuries to the external genitalia
- injuries to the flank
- injuries to the groin
Index terms for S31.616
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in S31.61
- S31.610 – Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.611 – Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, left upper quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.612 – Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, epigastric region with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.613 – Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, right lower quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.614 – Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, left lower quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.615 – Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, periumbilic region with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.617 – Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, left flank with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.619 – Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.61A – Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, unspecified flank with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S31.616?
S31.616 is the ICD-10-CM code for laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall, right flank with penetration into peritoneal cavity, in the block S30-S39 (Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals).
Is S31.616 a billable code?
No. S31.616 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S31.616 belong to?
It belongs to category S31 – Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.