Is S21.239S a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. S21.239S (Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, sequela) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

S21.239S ✓ Billable

Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, sequela

Q: What is ICD-10 code S21.239S?

ICD-10-CM code S21.239S stands for "Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, sequela". It is a billable code in the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

Code

S21.239S

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S21.239S?

ICD-10-CM code S21.239S represents Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, sequela. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is S21.239S billable?

Yes. S21.239S is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is S21.239S in?

S21.239S belongs to the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter (S00–T88) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the S21 category

S21 Open wound of thorax Non-billable S21.0 Open wound of breast Non-billable S21.1 Open wound of front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity Non-billable S21.2 Open wound of back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity Non-billable S21.3 Open wound of front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity Non-billable S21.4 Open wound of back wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity Non-billable S21.9 Open wound of unspecified part of thorax Non-billable S21.00 Unspecified open wound of breast Non-billable

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