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ICD-10-CM Code for Puncture wound with foreign body, left ankle, initial encounter S91.042A

ICD-10 code S91.042A for Puncture wound with foreign body, left ankle, initial encounter 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 with foreign body, left ankle, initial encounter

S91

Excludes1: open fracture of ankle, foot and toes (S92.-with 7th character B)
traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-)

Code also: any associated wound infection

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