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S91.244

Non-billable

Pnctr w foreign body of right lesser toe(s) w damage to nail

Puncture wound with foreign body of right lesser toe(s) with damage to nail

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S90-S99

Parent Code

S91.24

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • open fracture of ankle, foot and toes (S92.-with 7th character B)
  • traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • 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 wound infection

Child Codes (3)

S91.244A

Pnctr w fb of right lesser toe(s) w damage to nail, init

BillableS91.244D

Pnctr w fb of right lesser toe(s) w damage to nail, subs

BillableS91.244S

Pnctr w fb of right lesser toe(s) w damage to nail, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pnctr w foreign body of right lesser toe(s) w damage to nail?

The ICD-10-CM code for pnctr w foreign body of right lesser toe(s) w damage to nail is S91.244. The full clinical description is "Puncture wound with foreign body of right lesser toe(s) with damage to nail". S91.244 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S91.244 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S91.244 represents "Puncture wound with foreign body of right lesser toe(s) with damage to nail". 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 S91.244 a billable code?

No, S91.244 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 S91.244.

What chapter is S91.244 in?

S91.244 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S91.244?

S91.244 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open fracture of ankle, foot and toes (S92.-with 7th character B); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under S91.244?

S91.244 has 3 child codes, including: S91.244A (Pnctr w fb of right lesser toe(s) w damage to nail, init), S91.244D (Pnctr w fb of right lesser toe(s) w damage to nail, subs), S91.244S (Pnctr w fb of right lesser toe(s) w damage to nail, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S91.244?

Yes, when using S91.244 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S91.244?

S91.244 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2866863. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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