ICD-10-CM S30.81A is the diagnosis code for Abrasion of flank. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S30.81A sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S30.81A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S30.81A is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Abrasion of flank". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S30.81A is S30.81 ("Abrasion of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals"). S30.81A provides a more specific classification within this category.
S30.81A is located in Section S30-S39 — "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S30.81A when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Abrasion of flank" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Abrasion of flank is S30.81A.
Yes, S30.81A can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S30.81A is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S30.81A is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.