Is S21.221 a billable code?
No. S21.221 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
S21.221: Laceration with foreign body of right back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S21.221 groups related diagnoses under laceration with foreign body of right back 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 S21.221
- S21.221ALaceration with foreign body of right back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
- S21.221DLaceration with foreign body of right back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, subsequent encounter
- S21.221SLaceration with foreign body of right back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, sequela
Other codes in S21.22 Laceration with foreign body of back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
S21.221 questions
What does S21.221 mean?
S21.221 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration with foreign body of right back 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.