S21.159
Non-billableOpen bite of unsp front wall of thorax w/o penet thor cavity
Open bite of unspecified front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in bronchusT17.5
- •effects of foreign body in esophagusT18.1
- •effects of foreign body in lungT17.8
- •effects of foreign body in tracheaT17.4
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
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Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for open bite of unsp front wall of thorax w/o penet thor cavity?
The ICD-10-CM code for open bite of unsp front wall of thorax w/o penet thor cavity is S21.159. The full clinical description is "Open bite of unspecified front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity". S21.159 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S21.159 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S21.159 represents “Open bite of unspecified front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity”. 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 S21.159 a billable code?
No, S21.159 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 S21.159.
What chapter is S21.159 in?
S21.159 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S21.159?
S21.159 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation (partial) of thorax (S28.1); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under S21.159?
S21.159 has 3 child codes, including: S21.159A (Open bite of unsp frnt wall of thrx w/o penet thor cav, init), S21.159D (Open bite of unsp frnt wall of thrx w/o penet thor cav, subs), S21.159S (Open bite of unsp frnt wall of thrx w/o penet thor cav, sqla).
Are additional codes required with S21.159?
Yes, when using S21.159, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S21.159?
S21.159 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2834880. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S21.159 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like open bite of unsp front wall of thorax w/o penet thor cavity affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S21.159?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S21.159 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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