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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S30.82

Blister (nonthermal) of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

ICD-10-CM Code:
S30.82
ICD-10 Code for:
Blister of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
      (S30-S39)
      • Superficial injury of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
        (S30)

S30.82 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of blister (nonthermal) of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Blister of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

Non-specific codes like S30.82 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for blister of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals:

  • S30.820 for Blister (nonthermal) of lower back and pelvis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.820A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.820D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.820S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S30.821 for Blister (nonthermal) of abdominal wall - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.821A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.821D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.821S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S30.822 for Blister (nonthermal) of penis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.822A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.822D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.822S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S30.823 for Blister (nonthermal) of scrotum and testes - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.823A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.823D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.823S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S30.824 for Blister (nonthermal) of vagina and vulva - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.824A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.824D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.824S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S30.825 for Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified external genital organs, male - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.825A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.825D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.825S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S30.826 for Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified external genital organs, female - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.826A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.826D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.826S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S30.827 for Blister (nonthermal) of anus - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.827A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.827D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S30.827S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Superficial injury of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals (S30). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Patient Education


Blisters

What are blisters?

Blisters are fluid-filled sacs on the outer layer of your skin. They form because of rubbing, heat, or diseases of the skin. They are most common on your hands and feet.

Other names for blisters are vesicles (usually for smaller blisters) and bulla (for larger blisters).

What causes blisters?

Blisters often happen when there is friction - rubbing or pressure - on one spot. For example, if your shoes don't fit quite right and they keep rubbing part of your foot. Or if you don't wear gloves when you rake leaves and the handle keeps rubbing against your hand. Other causes of blisters include:

  • Burns
  • Sunburn
  • Frostbite
  • Eczema
  • Allergic reactions
  • Poison ivy, oak, and sumac
  • Autoimmune diseases such as pemphigus
  • Epidermolysis bullosa, an illness that causes the skin to be fragile
  • Viral infections such as varicella zoster (which causes chickenpox and shingles) and herpes simplex (which causes cold sores)
  • Skin infections including impetigo

What are the treatments for blisters?

Blisters will usually heal on their own. The skin over the blister helps keep out infections. You can put a bandage on the blister to keep it clean. Make sure that there is no more rubbing or friction on the blister.

You should contact your health care provider if:

  • The blister looks infected - if it is draining pus, or the area around the blister is red, swollen, warm, or very painful
  • You have a fever
  • You have several blisters, especially if you cannot figure out what is causing them
  • You have health problems such as circulation problems or diabetes

Normally you don't want to drain a blister, because of the risk of infection. But if a blister is large, painful, or looks like it will pop on its own, you can drain the fluid.

Can blisters be prevented?

There are some things you can do to prevent friction blisters:

  • Make sure that your shoes fit properly
  • Always wear socks with your shoes, and make sure that the socks fit well. You may want to wear socks that are acrylic or nylon, so they keep moisture away from your feet.
  • Wear gloves or protective gear on your hands when you use any tools or sports equipment that cause friction.

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.