ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S21.3
Open wound of front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S21.3
superficial bite of front wall of thorax (S20.37)
Open wound of chest with penetration into thoracic cavity
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S21.3 (Open wound of front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity)
ICD-10-CM code S21.3 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 S21.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S21.3 - Open wound of front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity. 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 Open wound of front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity.