S21.242A
BillablePnctr w fb of l bk wl of thorax w/o penet thor cavity, init
Puncture wound with foreign body of left back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for pnctr w fb of l bk wl of thorax w/o penet thor cavity, init?
The ICD-10-CM code for pnctr w fb of l bk wl of thorax w/o penet thor cavity, init is S21.242A. The full clinical description is "Puncture wound with foreign body of left back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter". S21.242A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S21.242A mean?
ICD-10-CM code S21.242A represents "Puncture wound with foreign body of left 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 S21.242A a billable code?
Yes, S21.242A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S21.242A in?
S21.242A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S21.242A?
S21.242A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2834943. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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