ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Bite (s) (animal) (human) scrotum: S31.35
The ICD-10-CM index points "Bite (s) (animal) (human) scrotum" to S31.35, Open bite of scrotum and testes. S31.35 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S31.35XA, Open bite of scrotum and testes, initial encounter.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in S31
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- S31Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitalsHeader
- S31.0Open wound of lower back and pelvisHeader
- S31.00Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvisHeader
- S31.01Laceration without foreign body of lower back and pelvisHeader
- S31.02Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvisHeader
- S31.03Puncture wound without foreign body of lower back and pelvisHeader
- S31.04Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvisHeader
- S31.05Open bite of lower back and pelvisHeader
- S31.1Open wound of abdominal wall without penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.10Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall without penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.11Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall without penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.12Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall without penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.13Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body without penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.14Puncture wound of abdominal wall with foreign body without penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.15Open bite of abdominal wall without penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.2Open wound of penisHeader
- S31.20Unspecified open wound of penisHeader
- S31.21Laceration without foreign body of penisHeader
- S31.22Laceration with foreign body of penisHeader
- S31.23Puncture wound without foreign body of penisHeader
- S31.24Puncture wound with foreign body of penisHeader
- S31.25Open bite of penisHeader
- S31.3Open wound of scrotum and testesHeader
- S31.30Unspecified open wound of scrotum and testesHeader
- S31.31Laceration without foreign body of scrotum and testesHeader
- S31.32Laceration with foreign body of scrotum and testesHeader
- S31.33Puncture wound without foreign body of scrotum and testesHeader
- S31.34Puncture wound with foreign body of scrotum and testesHeader
- S31.35Open bite of scrotum and testesHeader
- S31.4Open wound of vagina and vulvaHeader
- S31.40Unspecified open wound of vagina and vulvaHeader
- S31.41Laceration without foreign body of vagina and vulvaHeader
- S31.42Laceration with foreign body of vagina and vulvaHeader
- S31.43Puncture wound without foreign body of vagina and vulvaHeader
- S31.44Puncture wound with foreign body of vagina and vulvaHeader
- S31.45Open bite of vagina and vulvaHeader
- S31.5Open wound of unspecified external genital organsHeader
- S31.50Unspecified open wound of unspecified external genital organsHeader
- S31.51Laceration without foreign body of unspecified external genital organsHeader
- S31.52Laceration with foreign body of unspecified external genital organsHeader
- S31.53Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified external genital organsHeader
- S31.54Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified external genital organsHeader
- S31.55Open bite of unspecified external genital organsHeader
- S31.6Open wound of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.60Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.61Laceration without foreign body of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.62Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.63Puncture wound without foreign body of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.64Puncture wound with foreign body of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.65Open bite of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavityHeader
- S31.8Open wound of other parts of abdomen, lower back and pelvisHeader
- S31.80Open wound of unspecified buttockHeader
- S31.81Open wound of right buttockHeader
- S31.82Open wound of left buttockHeader
- S31.83Open wound of anusHeader
Code also
The CDC tabular list says a second code may be needed with this one. The note does not set which is listed first.
From S31. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Code also any associated:
- S24.0, S24.1-, S34.0-, S34.1-Spinal cord injury
- wound infection
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From S31. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From S31. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related pages
- S31.35 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category S31Every code under it
- Chapter 19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Bite (s) (animal) (human) scrotum?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Bite (s) (animal) (human) scrotum" to S31.35, Open bite of scrotum and testes. S31.35 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S31.35XA, Open bite of scrotum and testes, initial encounter.
Is S31.35 billable?
No. S31.35 is a header in the FY2027 CDC file. Report a more specific code under it.
What documentation notes apply to S31.35?
The CDC tabular list gives 2 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 2 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for S31.35 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is S31.35 in?
Chapter 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.