S71.142Header code — not billable

Puncture wound with foreign body, left thigh

Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Category
S71
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category S71

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S71.142?

S71.142 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Puncture wound with foreign body, left thigh.

Is S71.142 a billable code?

No. S71.142 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 S71.142 in?

S71.142 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

When did S71.142 become effective?

S71.142 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to S71.142?

S71.142 belongs to category S71, 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.