2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S30.86AAInsect bite (nonvenomous) of flank, initial encounter
S30.86AA is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for insect bite (nonvenomous) of flank, initial encounter. The 7th character A marks it as an initial encounter code, used while the patient is receiving active treatment. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 606 through 607.
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Coding GuidelinesGuidance
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 applicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Code History & ChangesHistory
New Code S30.86AA was added to the ICD-10-CM code set for FY 2026, effective October 1, 2025.
Replacement S30.86AA replaces the following previously assigned code(s):
- S30.861A - Insect bite (nonvenomous) of abdominal wall, init encntr
Questions About S30.86AAOverview
Is S30.86AA (Insect bite (nonvenomous) of flank) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report insect bite (nonvenomous) of flank, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character A in S30.86AA mean?
The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for insect bite (nonvenomous) of flank, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.
What MS-DRG does S30.86AA group to?
When insect bite (nonvenomous) of flank, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 606, 607, with relative weights from 0.9064 to 1.5132 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
