ICD-10-CM S81.831: Puncture wound without foreign body, right lower leg

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About ICD-10-CM Code S81.831 (Puncture wound without foreign body)

ICD-10-CM code S81.831 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 S81.831 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S81.831 - Puncture wound without 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 Puncture wound without foreign body related to right lower leg.