S31.825A is the authoritative medical code for Open bite of left buttock, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for open bite of left buttock, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM S31.825A), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Open bite of left buttock, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S31.825A. 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. Inclusion terms: Bite of left buttock NOS. Excludes1 (not coded here): superficial bite of buttock S30.870; traumatic amputation of part of abdomen, lower back and pelvis (S38.2-, S38.3). Excludes2 (not included here): 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 S31.825A 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
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- superficial bite of buttock S30.870
- 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 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
Does S31.825A 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 S31.825A?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, S31.825A must not be reported together with: superficial bite of buttock (S30.870); traumatic amputation of part of abdomen, lower back and pelvis (S38.2-, S38.3).
Can S31.825A be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S31.825A and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: 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).
What conditions are included under S31.825A?
Open bite of left buttock, initial encounter includes: Bite of left buttock NOS.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S31.825A in its code family, with their registry titles.
- 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
View all 40 codes in the S31 family
Indexed Clinical Terms (1)
Clinical term phrases from the official ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries that map to this code.
- Bite (s) (animal) (human), buttock, left