Is S21.131 a billable code?
No. S21.131 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S21.131: Puncture wound without foreign body of right front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S21.131 groups related diagnoses under puncture wound without foreign body of right front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S21.131
- S21.131APuncture wound without foreign body of right front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
- S21.131DPuncture wound without foreign body of right front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, subsequent encounter
- S21.131SPuncture wound without foreign body of right front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, sequela
Other codes in S21.13 Puncture wound without foreign body of front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
S21.131 questions
What does S21.131 mean?
S21.131 is the ICD-10-CM code for Puncture wound without foreign body of right front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.