Is S21.142 a billable code?
No. S21.142 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
S21.142: Puncture wound with foreign body of left front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S21.142 groups related diagnoses under puncture wound with foreign body of left 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 S21.142
- S21.142APuncture wound with foreign body of left front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
- S21.142DPuncture wound with foreign body of left front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, subsequent encounter
- S21.142SPuncture wound with foreign body of left front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, sequela
Other codes in S21.14 Puncture wound with foreign body of front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
S21.142 questions
What does S21.142 mean?
S21.142 is the ICD-10-CM code for Puncture wound with foreign body of left 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.