S81.049Header code — not billable
Puncture wound with foreign body, unspecified knee
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S81
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S81
S81Open wound of knee and lower legS81.0Open wound of kneeS81.00Unspecified open wound of kneeS81.001Unspecified open wound, right kneeS81.001AUnspecified open wound, right knee, initial encounterYesS81.001DUnspecified open wound, right knee, subsequent encounterYesS81.001SUnspecified open wound, right knee, sequelaYesS81.002Unspecified open wound, left kneeS81.002AUnspecified open wound, left knee, initial encounterYesS81.002DUnspecified open wound, left knee, subsequent encounterYesS81.002SUnspecified open wound, left knee, sequelaYesS81.009Unspecified open wound, unspecified knee
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S81.049?
S81.049 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Puncture wound with foreign body, unspecified knee.
Is S81.049 a billable code?
No. S81.049 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 S81.049 in?
S81.049 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S81.049 become effective?
S81.049 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S81.049?
S81.049 belongs to category S81, 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.