S21.25 Non-Billable Code
Open bite of back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
Chapter Classification
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Section Detail
S20-S29
Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of S21.2.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
excludes1
- superficial bite of back wall of thorax (S20.47)
More Specific Diagnosis Codes
This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.
- S21.251 - Open bite of right back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity Billable
- S21.252 - Open bite of left back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity Billable
- S21.259 - Open bite of unspecified back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity Billable
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