S21.221A

Billable

Lac w fb of r bk wl of thorax w/o penet thor cavity, init

Laceration with foreign body of right back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

S20-S29

Parent Code

S21.221

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lac w fb of r bk wl of thorax w/o penet thor cavity, init?

The ICD-10-CM code for lac w fb of r bk wl of thorax w/o penet thor cavity, init is S21.221A. The full clinical description is "Laceration with foreign body of right back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter". S21.221A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code S21.221A mean?

ICD-10-CM code S21.221A represents "Laceration with foreign body of right back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is S21.221A a billable code?

Yes, S21.221A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is S21.221A in?

S21.221A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S21.221A?

S21.221A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2834913. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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