S30.87AHeader code — not billable
Other superficial bite of flank
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S30
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S30
S30Superfic inj abdomen, low back, pelvis and external genitalsS30.0Contusion of lower back and pelvisS30.0XXAContusion of lower back and pelvis, initial encounterYesS30.0XXDContusion of lower back and pelvis, subsequent encounterYesS30.0XXSContusion of lower back and pelvis, sequelaYesS30.1Contusion of abdominal wallS30.11Contusion of abdominal wallS30.11XAContusion of abdominal wall, initial encounterYesS30.11XDContusion of abdominal wall, subsequent encounterYesS30.11XSContusion of abdominal wall, sequelaYesS30.12Contusion of groinS30.12XAContusion of groin, initial encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S30.87A?
S30.87A is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other superficial bite of flank.
Is S30.87A a billable code?
No. S30.87A is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S30.87A in?
S30.87A falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S30.87A become effective?
S30.87A has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S30.87A?
S30.87A belongs to category S30, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.