Puncture wound without foreign body, unsp thigh, init encntr

Puncture wound without foreign body, unspecified thigh, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a penetrating injury to an unspecified area of the thigh, caused by a sharp object, where no foreign material remains embedded in the wound. It indicates that the injury is fresh and the patient is receiving initial treatment for it.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with a puncture wound to the thigh, such as from a nail, needle, or thorn, where the specific location on the thigh is not documented. This is appropriate for the first encounter for this particular injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "puncture wound" and "without foreign body."
Only use this code when the specific thigh (left or right) is not specified in the medical record.
Confirm this is the patient's initial visit for this injury; subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S71.139Puncture wound without foreign body, unspecified thigh

S71.139A(current)

Crosswalks

890.0ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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