ICD-10-CM Code for Puncture wound with foreign body, unspecified thigh, subsequent encounter S71.149D

ICD-10 code S71.149D for Puncture wound with foreign body, unspecified thigh, subsequent encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

Puncture wound with foreign body, unspecified thigh, subsequent encounter

S71

Excludes1: open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-)
traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-)

Excludes2: bite of venomous animal (T63.-)
open wound of ankle, foot and toes (S91.-)
open wound of knee and lower leg (S81.-)

Code also: any associated wound infection

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