S31.42 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S31.42XA Laceration with foreign body of vagina and vulva, initial encounter
- S31.42XD Laceration with foreign body of vagina and vulva, subsequent encounter
- S31.42XS Laceration with foreign body of vagina and vulva, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S31.42 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S30-S39 Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
- S31 Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
- S31.0 Open wound of lower back and pelvis
- S31.1 Open wound of abdominal wall without penetration into peritoneal cavity
- S31.2 Open wound of penis
- S31.3 Open wound of scrotum and testes
- S31.4 Open wound of vagina and vulva
- S31.5 Open wound of unspecified external genital organs
- S31.6 Open wound of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavity
- S31.8 Open wound of other parts of abdomen, lower back and pelvis
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S31.42 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S31.42 ICD 10 code
Vaginal problems are some of the most common reasons women go to the doctor. They may have symptoms such as:
- Itching
- Burning
- Pain
- Abnormal bleeding
- Discharge
One common problem is vaginitis, an inflammation of the vagina. Other problems that affect the vagina include sexually transmitted infections (STIs), vaginal cancer, and vulvar cancer. Treatment of vaginal problems depends on the cause.
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