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ICD-10-CM Code for Puncture wound without foreign body, unspecified lower leg S81.839

ICD-10 code S81.839 for Puncture wound without foreign body, unspecified lower leg is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Puncture wound without foreign body, unspecified lower leg

S81

Excludes1: open fracture of knee and lower leg (S82.-)
traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-)

Excludes2: open wound of ankle and foot (S91.-)

Code also: any associated wound infection

 
S81.839 Puncture wound without foreign body, unspecified lower leg
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Puncture wound without foreign body, unspecified lower leg, initial encounter
Child Code
Puncture wound without foreign body, unspecified lower leg, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Puncture wound without foreign body, unspecified lower leg, sequela

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