ICD-10-CM S21.049: Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified breast

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About ICD-10-CM Code S21.049 (Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified breast)

ICD-10-CM code S21.049 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S21.049 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S21.049 - Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified breast. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified breast.