S21.249D

Billable

Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, subsequent encounter

S21.249D is the ICD-10-CM code for Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, subsequent encounter. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S21.249
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

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No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S21.249D?
S21.249D is the ICD-10-CM code for "Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, subsequent encounter". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S21.249D a billable code?
Yes — S21.249D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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