S71.149S

S71.149S: Puncture wound with foreign body, unspecified thigh, sequela

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

S71.149S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for puncture wound with foreign body, unspecified thigh, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S71.149S with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "S": sequela

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S71

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S71.149S

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on S71: Open wound of hip and thigh

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

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S71.149S

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S71: Open wound of hip and thigh

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

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.