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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S71.121S ICD-10-CM Code: Laceration with foreign body, right thigh, sequela

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S71.121S

Laceration with foreign body, right thigh, sequela

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S71.121S sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)

  3. 3

    Category S71

    Open wound of hip and thigh

  4. 4

    Subcategory S71.121

    Laceration with foreign body, right thigh

  5. 5

    Code S71.121S

    Laceration with foreign body, right thigh, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S71.121S.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S71.121S.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S71.121S.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S71.121S.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S71.121S.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S71.121S mean?

S71.121S is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Laceration with foreign body, right thigh, sequela.”

Is S71.121S a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S71.121S 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 S71.121S located in ICD-10-CM?

S71.121S is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79) (S70–S79), under category S71, Open wound of hip and thigh and subcategory S71.121, Laceration with foreign body, right thigh.

What coding notes are listed for S71.121S?

No inclusion terms are listed for S71.121S in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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