Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S31.100 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity. 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 S31.100 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S31.100 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S31.100 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S31.100 is S31.10 ("Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall without penetration into peritoneal cavity"). S31.100 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S31.100 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 S31.100 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity" 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 Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall, right upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity is S31.100.
Yes, S31.100 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S31.100 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S31.100 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.