Is S81.849 a billable code?
No. S81.849 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
S81.849: Puncture wound with foreign body, unspecified lower leg
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S81.849 groups related diagnoses under puncture wound with foreign body, unspecified lower leg. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S81.849
- S81.849APuncture wound with foreign body, unspecified lower leg, initial encounter
- S81.849DPuncture wound with foreign body, unspecified lower leg, subsequent encounter
- S81.849SPuncture wound with foreign body, unspecified lower leg, sequela
Other codes in S81.84 Puncture wound with foreign body of lower leg
S81.849 questions
What does S81.849 mean?
S81.849 is the ICD-10-CM code for Puncture wound with foreign body, unspecified lower leg. 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.