Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S30.85A is the diagnosis code for Superficial foreign body 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 S30.85A sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S30.85A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S30.85A is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Superficial foreign body of flank". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S30.85A is S30.85 ("Superficial foreign body of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals"). S30.85A provides a more specific classification within this category.
S30.85A 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 S30.85A when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Superficial foreign body 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 Superficial foreign body of flank is S30.85A.
Yes, S30.85A can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S30.85A is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S30.85A is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.