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ICD-10 CM Code S21.359

S21.359 Open bite of unspecified front wall of thorax with penetration into thoracic cavity

Inclusion Term

Open wound of chest with penetration into thoracic cavity

Excludes Type 1

superficial bite of front wall of thorax (S20.37)
traumatic amputation (partial) of thorax (S28.1)

7th Character

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S21

A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela

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