Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S30.87A is the diagnosis code for Other superficial bite 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 S30.87A sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S30.87A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S30.87A is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other superficial bite of flank". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S30.87A is S30.87 ("Other superficial bite of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals"). S30.87A provides a more specific classification within this category.
S30.87A 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 S30.87A when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other superficial bite 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 Other superficial bite of flank is S30.87A.
Yes, S30.87A can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S30.87A is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S30.87A is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.