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S21.309A

Billable

Unsp opn wnd unsp front wall of thrx w penet thor cav, init

Unspecified open wound of unspecified front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

S20-S29

Parent Code

S21.309
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp opn wnd unsp front wall of thrx w penet thor cav, init?

The ICD-10-CM code for unsp opn wnd unsp front wall of thrx w penet thor cav, init is S21.309A. The full clinical description is "Unspecified open wound of unspecified front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter". S21.309A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code S21.309A mean?

ICD-10-CM code S21.309A represents “Unspecified open wound of unspecified front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, 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 S21.309A a billable code?

Yes, S21.309A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is S21.309A in?

S21.309A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S21.309A?

S21.309A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2834975. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does S21.309A relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unsp opn wnd unsp front wall of thrx w penet thor cav, init 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 S21.309A?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S21.309A 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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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.