S21.252S
BillableOpen bite of l bk wl of thorax w/o penet thor cavity, sqla
Open bite of left back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, sequela
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Open wound of left posterior thorax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for open bite of l bk wl of thorax w/o penet thor cavity, sqla?
The ICD-10-CM code for open bite of l bk wl of thorax w/o penet thor cavity, sqla is S21.252S. The full clinical description is "Open bite of left back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, sequela". S21.252S is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S21.252S mean?
ICD-10-CM code S21.252S represents “Open bite of left back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, sequela”. 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 S21.252S a billable code?
Yes, S21.252S is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S21.252S in?
S21.252S is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S21.252S?
S21.252S is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2834958. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S21.252S relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like open bite of l bk wl of thorax w/o penet thor cavity, sqla 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 S21.252S?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S21.252S 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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