S21.139A ICD-10-CM Code: Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S21.139APuncture wound without foreign body of unspecified front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S21.139A sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)
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Category S21
Open wound of thorax
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Subcategory S21.139
Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
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Code S21.139A
Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S21.139A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S21.139A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S21.139A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S21.139A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S21.139A.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S21.139A mean?
S21.139A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter.”
Is S21.139A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S21.139A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S21.139A located in ICD-10-CM?
S21.139A is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29) (S20–S29), under category S21, Open wound of thorax and subcategory S21.139, Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity.
What coding notes are listed for S21.139A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S21.139A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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