S21.429A
BillableLac w fb of unsp bk wl of thorax w penet thor cavity, init
Laceration with foreign body of unspecified back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for lac w fb of unsp bk wl of thorax w penet thor cavity, init?
The ICD-10-CM code for lac w fb of unsp bk wl of thorax w penet thor cavity, init is S21.429A. The full clinical description is "Laceration with foreign body of unspecified back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter". S21.429A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S21.429A mean?
ICD-10-CM code S21.429A represents "Laceration with foreign body of unspecified back wall of thorax with 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 S21.429A a billable code?
Yes, S21.429A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S21.429A in?
S21.429A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S21.429A?
S21.429A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835080. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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