S01.21
Non-billableLaceration without foreign body of nose
Laceration without foreign body of nose
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries of ear
- injuries of eye
- injuries of face [any part]
- injuries of gum
- injuries of jaw
- injuries of oral cavity
- injuries of palate
- injuries of periocular area
- injuries of scalp
- injuries of temporomandibular joint area
- injuries of tongue
- injuries of tooth
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in ear (T16)
- effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
- effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0)
- effects of foreign body in nose (T17.0-T17.1)
- effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
- effects of foreign body on external eye (T15.-)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
- injury of eye and orbit (S05.-)
- traumatic amputation of part of head (S08.-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for laceration without foreign body of nose?
The ICD-10-CM code for laceration without foreign body of nose is S01.21. The full clinical description is "Laceration without foreign body of nose". S01.21 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S01.21 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S01.21 represents "Laceration without foreign body of nose". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S01.21 a billable code?
No, S01.21 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S01.21.
What chapter is S01.21 in?
S01.21 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S01.21?
S01.21 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open skull fracture (S02.- with 7th character B).
What are the subcategories under S01.21?
S01.21 has 3 child codes, including: S01.21XA (Laceration without foreign body of nose, initial encounter), S01.21XD (Laceration without foreign body of nose, subs encntr), S01.21XS (Laceration without foreign body of nose, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S01.21?
Yes, when using S01.21 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S01.21?
S01.21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2831112. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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