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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for flank abrasion

S30.81A

Abrasion of flank

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abrasion › flank”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding flank abrasion

The ICD-10-CM code for flank abrasion is S30.81A (Abrasion of flank).

Within S30.81 (abrasion of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals), S30.81A is specifically for abrasion of flank. Related codes cover lower back and pelvis (S30.810), abdominal wall (S30.811), penis (S30.812), scrotum and testes (S30.813), vagina and vulva (S30.814), unspecified external genital organs, male (S30.815), unspecified external genital organs, female (S30.816) and anus (S30.817).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It was added in FY2026, effective October 1, 2025.

Common questions about flank abrasion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for flank abrasion?

S30.81A — Abrasion of flank (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S30.81A billable?

No. S30.81A is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.