S21.40 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Short description for S21.40 ICD 10 code:
Unsp opn wnd back wall of thorax w penet thoracic cavity
Codes
- S21.401 Unspecified open wound of right back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity
- S21.401A Unspecified open wound of right back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
- S21.401D Unspecified open wound of right back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, subsequent encounter
- S21.401S Unspecified open wound of right back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, sequela
- S21.402 Unspecified open wound of left back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity
- S21.402A Unspecified open wound of left back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
- S21.402D Unspecified open wound of left back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, subsequent encounter
- S21.402S Unspecified open wound of left back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, sequela
- S21.409 Unspecified open wound of unspecified back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity
- S21.409A Unspecified open wound of unspecified back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
- S21.409D Unspecified open wound of unspecified back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, subsequent encounter
- S21.409S Unspecified open wound of unspecified back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S21.40 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S20-S29 Injuries to the thorax
- S21 Open wound of thorax
- S21.0 Open wound of breast
- S21.1 Open wound of front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
- S21.2 Open wound of back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
- S21.3 Open wound of front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity
- S21.4 Open wound of back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity
- S21.9 Open wound of unspecified part of thorax
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S21.40 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S21.40 ICD 10 code
Your back is made of bones, muscles, and other tissues extending from your neck to your pelvis. Back injuries can result from sports injuries, work around the house or in the garden, or a sudden jolt such as a car accident. The lower back is the most common site of back injuries and back pain. Common back injuries include :
- Sprains and strains
- Herniated disks
- Fractured (broken) vertebrae
These injuries can cause pain and limit your movement. Treatments vary but might include medicines, icing, bed rest, physical therapy, or surgery. You might be able to prevent some back injuries by maintaining a healthy weight, lifting objects with your legs, and using lower-back support when you sit.
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