S21.041Header code — not billable
Puncture wound with foreign body of right breast
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S21
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S21
S21Open wound of thoraxS21.0Open wound of breastS21.00Unspecified open wound of breastS21.001Unspecified open wound of right breastS21.001AUnspecified open wound of right breast, initial encounterYesS21.001DUnspecified open wound of right breast, subsequent encounterYesS21.001SUnspecified open wound of right breast, sequelaYesS21.002Unspecified open wound of left breastS21.002AUnspecified open wound of left breast, initial encounterYesS21.002DUnspecified open wound of left breast, subsequent encounterYesS21.002SUnspecified open wound of left breast, sequelaYesS21.009Unspecified open wound of unspecified breast
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S21.041?
S21.041 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Puncture wound with foreign body of right breast.
Is S21.041 a billable code?
No. S21.041 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S21.041 in?
S21.041 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S21.041 become effective?
S21.041 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S21.041?
S21.041 belongs to category S21, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.