2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S31.5

Open wound of unspecified external genital organs

ICD-10-CM Code:
S31.5
ICD-10 Code for:
Open wound of unspecified external genital organs
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)
      • Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
        (S31)

S31.5 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of open wound of unspecified external genital organs. 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.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like S31.5 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Specific Coding Applicable to Open wound of unspecified external genital organs

Non-specific codes like S31.5 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 open wound of unspecified external genital organs:

  • S31.50 for Unspecified open wound of unspecified external genital organs - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.501 for Unspecified open wound of unspecified external genital organs, male - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.501A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.501D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.501S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.502 for Unspecified open wound of unspecified external genital organs, female - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.502A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.502D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.502S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.51 for Laceration without foreign body of unspecified external genital organs - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.511 for Laceration without foreign body of unspecified external genital organs, male - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.511A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.511D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.511S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.512 for Laceration without foreign body of unspecified external genital organs, female - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.512A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.512D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.512S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.52 for Laceration with foreign body of unspecified external genital organs - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.521 for Laceration with foreign body of unspecified external genital organs, male - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.521A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.521D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.521S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.522 for Laceration with foreign body of unspecified external genital organs, female - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.522A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.522D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.522S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.53 for Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified external genital organs - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.531 for Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified external genital organs, male - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.531A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.531D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.531S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.532 for Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified external genital organs, female - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.532A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.532D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.532S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.54 for Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified external genital organs - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.541 for Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified external genital organs, male - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.541A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.541D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.541S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.542 for Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified external genital organs, female - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.542A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.542D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.542S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.55 for Open bite of unspecified external genital organs - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.551 for Open bite of unspecified external genital organs, male - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.551A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.551D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.551S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S31.552 for Open bite of unspecified external genital organs, female - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.552A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.552D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S31.552S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals (S31). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

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

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • traumatic amputation of external genital organs S38.21 S38.22

Patient Education


Wounds and Injuries

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.

Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin. They often happen because of an accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren't serious, but it is important to clean them. Serious and infected wounds may require first aid followed by a visit to your doctor. You should also seek attention if the wound is deep, you cannot close it yourself, you cannot stop the bleeding or get the dirt out, or it does not heal.

Other common types of injuries include:

  • Animal bites
  • Bruises
  • Burns
  • Dislocations
  • Electrical injuries
  • Fractures (broken bones)
  • Sprains and strains

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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.