ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S30.82 - Blister (nonthermal) of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals (original) (raw)

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Blister (nonthermal) of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

ICD-10-CM Code:

S30.82

ICD-10 Code for:

Blister of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

Is Billable?

Not Valid for Submission

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S30.82 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity from the list below for a diagnosis of blister (nonthermal) of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Non-specific codes like S30.82 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following billable codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for blister of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals:

S30.820 for Blister (nonthermal) of lower back and pelvis

Use S30.820A for initial encounter

Use S30.820D for subsequent encounter

Use S30.820S for sequela

S30.821 for Blister (nonthermal) of abdominal wall

Use S30.821A for initial encounter

Use S30.821D for subsequent encounter

Use S30.821S for sequela

S30.822 for Blister (nonthermal) of penis

Use S30.822A for initial encounter

Use S30.822D for subsequent encounter

Use S30.822S for sequela

S30.823 for Blister (nonthermal) of scrotum and testes

Use S30.823A for initial encounter

Use S30.823D for subsequent encounter

Use S30.823S for sequela

S30.824 for Blister (nonthermal) of vagina and vulva

Use S30.824A for initial encounter

Use S30.824D for subsequent encounter

Use S30.824S for sequela

S30.825 for Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified external genital organs, male

Use S30.825A for initial encounter

Use S30.825D for subsequent encounter

Use S30.825S for sequela

S30.826 for Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified external genital organs, female

Use S30.826A for initial encounter

Use S30.826D for subsequent encounter

Use S30.826S for sequela

S30.827 for Blister (nonthermal) of anus

Use S30.827A for initial encounter

Use S30.827D for subsequent encounter

Use S30.827S for sequela

S30.82A for Blister (nonthermal) of flank

Use S30.82AA for initial encounter

Use S30.82AD for subsequent encounter

Use S30.82AS for sequela

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The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Superficial injury of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals (S30). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

Blisters

What are blisters?

Blisters are fluid-filled sacs on the outer layer of your skin. They form because of rubbing, heat, or diseases of the skin. They are most common on your hands and feet.

Other names for blisters are vesicles (usually for smaller blisters) and bulla (for larger blisters).

What causes blisters?

Blisters often happen when there is friction - rubbing or pressure - on one spot. For example, if your shoes don't fit quite right and they keep rubbing part of your foot. Or if you don't wear gloves when you rake leaves and the handle keeps rubbing against your hand. Other causes of blisters include:

What are the treatments for blisters?

Blisters will usually heal on their own. The skin over the blister helps keep out infections. You can put a bandage on the blister to keep it clean. Make sure that there is no more rubbing or friction on the blister.

You should contact your health care provider if:

Normally you don't want to drain a blister, because of the risk of infection. But if a blister is large, painful, or looks like it will pop on its own, you can drain the fluid.

Can blisters be prevented?

There are some things you can do to prevent friction blisters:

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