Is S21.431 a billable code?
No. S21.431 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
S21.431: Puncture wound without foreign body of right back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S21.431 groups related diagnoses under puncture wound without foreign body of right back wall of thorax with 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 S21.431
- S21.431APuncture wound without foreign body of right back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
- S21.431DPuncture wound without foreign body of right back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, subsequent encounter
- S21.431SPuncture wound without foreign body of right back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, sequela
Other codes in S21.43 Puncture wound without foreign body of back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity
S21.431 questions
What does S21.431 mean?
S21.431 is the ICD-10-CM code for Puncture wound without foreign body of right back wall of thorax with 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.