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S30.82AD: Blister (nonthermal) of flank, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM code S30.82AD

New code ยท FY2026

Billable: use this code on claims.

  • New code, effective October 1, 2025 (FY2026).

Code breakdown

S30.82AD

  1. S30CategorySuperficial injury of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
  2. 8Character 4Other superficial injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
  3. 2Character 5Blister (nonthermal) of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
  4. ACharacter 6Blister (nonthermal) of flank
  5. D7th charactersubsequent encounter

Coding notes

Excludes2 (from S30)

  • superficial injury of hip (S70.-)

7th character (from S30)

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S30

7th characters (category S30)

  • A initial encounter
  • D subsequent encounter
  • S sequela

Medicare coverage

S30.82AD is listed as a covered diagnosis in 8 Medicare billing and coding articles:

  • A52438 Billing and Coding: Tetanus Immunization
  • A53057 Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy
  • A53058 Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
  • A53064 Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy
  • A53065 Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy
  • A54767 Billing and Coding: Medicare Preventive Coverage for Certain Vaccines
  • A56459 Billing and Coding: Debridement Services
  • A56900 Billing and Coding: Immunizations

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All FY2026 ICD-10-CM changes

ICD-10-CM codes and descriptions are from the CMS and NCHS code files. Coverage is from the CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles.