ICD-10-CM S21.342: Puncture wound with foreign body of left front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity

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About ICD-10-CM Code S21.342 (Puncture wound with foreign body of left front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity)

ICD-10-CM code S21.342 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 S21.342 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S21.342 - Puncture wound with foreign body of left 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 Puncture wound with foreign body of left front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity.