AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2025 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes

Superficial Injuries, Open Wound, Laceration, Puncture, and Open Bite of the Flank

Changes were made at the following subcategories to create distinct codes for contusion of the groin and contusion of the flank. Codes were also created to capture other injuries of the flank.Seventh characters A, initial encounter, D, subsequent encounter, and S, sequela, are to be added to capture the episode of care. The changes are as follows:Subcategory S30.1, Contusion of abdominal wall S30.11- Contusion of abdominal wall  S30.12- Contusion of groin  S30.13- Contusion of flank (latus) region Subcategory S30.8, Other superficial injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals...

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