Is S21.449D a billable code?
Yes. S21.449D is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S21.449D: Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, subsequent encounter
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S21.449D is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, subsequent encounter. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in S21.449 Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity
S21.449D questions
What does S21.449D mean?
S21.449D is the ICD-10-CM code for Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, subsequent encounter. 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.