Question 1

Is S21.15 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S21.15 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S21.15 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S21.15 represents Open bite of front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S21.15?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S21.15 is S21.1 (Open wound of front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from S21.15?

Accepted Answer

Code S21.15 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: superficial bite of front wall of thorax (S20.37). These conditions cannot be coded together with S21.15 as they represent different diagnoses.

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