S31.129 is the authoritative medical code for Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity (ICD-10-CM S31.129), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S31.129. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: 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. Excludes1 (not coded here): traumatic amputation of part of abdomen, lower back and pelvis (S38.2-, S38.3). Excludes2 (not included here): open wound of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavity S31.6-; open wound of hip (S71.00-S71.02); open fracture of pelvis (S32.1--S32.9 with 7th character B); burns and corrosions T20-T32; effects of foreign body in anus and rectum T18.5; effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract T19.-; effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon T18.2-T18.4; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated:; spinal cord injury (S24.0, S24.1-, S34.0-, S34.1-); wound infection. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S31.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S31.129 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- 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
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- traumatic amputation of part of abdomen, lower back and pelvis (S38.2-, S38.3)
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- open wound of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavity S31.6-
- open wound of hip (S71.00-S71.02)
- open fracture of pelvis (S32.1--S32.9 with 7th character B)
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- effects of foreign body in anus and rectum T18.5
- effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract T19.-
- effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon T18.2-T18.4
- frostbite T33-T34
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated:
- spinal cord injury (S24.0, S24.1-, S34.0-, S34.1-)
- wound infection
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S31.129 be billed directly?
No. S31.129 (Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S31.129 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S31.
What can't be coded together with S31.129?
Per Excludes1 instructions, S31.129 must not be reported with: traumatic amputation of part of abdomen, lower back and pelvis (S38.2-, S38.3).
Can S31.129 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S31.129 and the following may both be reported when both are present: open wound of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavity (S31.6-); open wound of hip (S71.00-S71.02); open fracture of pelvis (S32.1--S32.9 with 7th character B); burns and corrosions (T20-T32).
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S31.129, with their registry titles.
- S31 — Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
- S31.0 — Open wound of lower back and pelvis
- S31.00 — Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis
- S31.000 — Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum
- S31.000A — Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, initial encounter
- S31.000D — Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, subsequent encounter
- S31.000S — Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, sequela
- S31.001 — Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum
- S31.001A — Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, initial encounter
- S31.001D — Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, subsequent encounter
- S31.001S — Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, sequela
- S31.01 — Laceration without foreign body of lower back and pelvis
- S31.010 — Laceration without foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum
- S31.010A — Laceration without foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, initial encounter
- S31.010D — Laceration without foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, subsequent encounter
- S31.010S — Laceration without foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, sequela
- S31.011 — Laceration without foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum
- S31.011A — Laceration without foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, initial encounter
- S31.011D — Laceration without foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, subsequent encounter
- S31.011S — Laceration without foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, sequela
- S31.02 — Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis
- S31.020 — Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum
- S31.020A — Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, initial encounter
- S31.020D — Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, subsequent encounter
- S31.020S — Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, sequela
- S31.021 — Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum
- S31.021A — Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, initial encounter
- S31.021D — Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, subsequent encounter
- S31.021S — Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, sequela
- S31.03 — Puncture wound without foreign body of lower back and pelvis
- S31.030 — Puncture wound without foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum
- S31.030A — Puncture wound without foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, initial encounter
- S31.030D — Puncture wound without foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, subsequent encounter
- S31.030S — Puncture wound without foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, sequela
- S31.031 — Puncture wound without foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum
- S31.031A — Puncture wound without foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, initial encounter
- S31.031D — Puncture wound without foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, subsequent encounter
- S31.031S — Puncture wound without foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum, sequela
- S31.04 — Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis
- S31.040 — Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum
Indexed Clinical Terms (3)
Clinical term phrases from the official ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries that map to this code.
- Laceration, abdomen, abdominal, wall, with, foreign body
- Laceration, perineum, male, with foreign body
- Laceration, pubic region, with foreign body
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