S81.842A
BillablePuncture wound w foreign body, left lower leg, init encntr
Puncture wound with foreign body, left lower leg, initial encounter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for puncture wound w foreign body, left lower leg, init encntr?
The ICD-10-CM code for puncture wound w foreign body, left lower leg, init encntr is S81.842A. The full clinical description is "Puncture wound with foreign body, left lower leg, initial encounter". S81.842A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S81.842A mean?
ICD-10-CM code S81.842A represents "Puncture wound with foreign body, left lower leg, 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 S81.842A a billable code?
Yes, S81.842A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S81.842A in?
S81.842A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S81.842A?
S81.842A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2860637. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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