Lac w fb of r bk wl of thorax w penet thoracic cavity, init

This code signifies a deep, penetrating injury to the right posterior chest wall, specifically a laceration that includes a foreign body. The injury extends through the chest wall and into the thoracic cavity, indicating potential damage to intrathoracic organs. This is an initial encounter for this specific injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a new injury involving a penetrating wound to the right back of the thorax, where a foreign body is embedded and has breached the pleural space. This is appropriate for initial treatment, evaluation, and management of such a traumatic injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" side and "back wall" of the thorax.
• Verify the presence of a foreign body and documented penetration into the thoracic cavity.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will use a different seventh character.