S29.021
Non-billableLaceration of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax
Laceration of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax
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 breast
- injuries of chest (wall)
- injuries of interscapular area
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 bronchus (T17.5)
- effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
- effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8)
- effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound (S21.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for laceration of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax?
The ICD-10-CM code for laceration of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax is S29.021. The full clinical description is "Laceration of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax". S29.021 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S29.021 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S29.021 represents "Laceration of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax". 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 S29.021 a billable code?
No, S29.021 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 S29.021.
What chapter is S29.021 in?
S29.021 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S29.021?
S29.021 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S29.021?
S29.021 has 3 child codes, including: S29.021A (Laceration of msl/tnd of front wall of thorax, init), S29.021D (Laceration of msl/tnd of front wall of thorax, subs), S29.021S (Laceration of msl/tnd of front wall of thorax, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S29.021?
Yes, when using S29.021 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S29.021?
S29.021 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2836517. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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