S31.143⚠ Requires 7th Character
Puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, right lower quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
Puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, right lo…
⚠ 7th Character Required
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Sub-codes of S31.143(3)
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Code Hierarchy
┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S30-S39Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39)├S31Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
└S31.143Puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body, right lo…
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