2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S31.127ALaceration with foreign body of abdominal wall, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S30-S39›S31

ICD-10-CM S31.127A
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S31.127A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, 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 913 through 914, 963 through 965.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S31.127A
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter
Short Description
Lac with fb of abd wall, l flank w/o penet perit cav, init
Parent Code
S31.127
Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS30-S39Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
CategoryS31Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
This CodeS31.127ALaceration with foreign body of abdominal wall, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

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 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 S31.127A was added to the ICD-10-CM code set for FY 2026, effective October 1, 2025.

Replacement S31.127A replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • S31.129A - Lacerat abd wall w fb, unsp q w/o penet perit cav, init
FY 2026AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2025.
FY 2026CurrentRevised in the current code setEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S31.127AOverview

Is S31.127A a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character A in S31.127A mean?

The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.

What MS-DRG does S31.127A group to?

When laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall, left flank without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 913, 914, 963, 964, 965, with relative weights from 0.8855 to 2.7338 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.