S21.95XD

S21.95XD: Open bite of unspecified part of thorax, subsequent encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

S21.95XD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for open bite of unspecified part of thorax, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S21.95XD with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "D": subsequent encounter

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S21

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes1: never code together

These conditions cannot occur together. Billing both on the same encounter is a denial.

superficial bite of thorax (S20.97)

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S21.95XD

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on S21.95: Open bite of unspecified part of thorax

superficial bite of thorax (S20.97)

Written on S21: Open wound of thorax

traumatic amputation (partial) of thorax (S28.1)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.