2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S30.81A
Abrasion of flank
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- S30.81A
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Abrasion of flank
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
S30.81A is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of abrasion of flank. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 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 Abrasion of flank
Non-specific codes like S30.81A 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 abrasion of flank:
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
Index to Diseases and Injuries References
The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).
Index of External Cause of Injuries
References found for this diagnosis code in the External Cause of Injuries Index:
- Abrasion
- flank
Code History
- FY 2026 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2025 through 9/30/2026
