ICD-10-CM S81.821: Laceration with foreign body, right lower leg

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About ICD-10-CM Code S81.821 (Laceration with foreign body)

ICD-10-CM code S81.821 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 S81.821 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S81.821 - Laceration with foreign body, right lower leg. 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 Laceration with foreign body related to right lower leg.