S21.431A

Billable

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

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

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

S20-S29

Parent Code

S21.431

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10-CM code for pnctr w/o fb of r bk wl of thorax w penet thor cavity, init is S21.431A. The full clinical description is "Puncture wound without foreign body of right back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter". S21.431A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code S21.431A mean?

ICD-10-CM code S21.431A represents "Puncture wound without foreign body of right 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 S21.431A a billable code?

Yes, S21.431A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is S21.431A in?

S21.431A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S21.431A?

S21.431A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835085. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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