S91.049ABillable
Puncture wound with foreign body, unspecified ankle, initial encounter
Short description: Puncture wound with foreign body, unsp ankle, init encntr
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S91
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S91
S91Open wound of ankle, foot and toesS91.0Open wound of ankleS91.00Unspecified open wound of ankleS91.001Unspecified open wound, right ankleS91.001AUnspecified open wound, right ankle, initial encounterYesS91.001DUnspecified open wound, right ankle, subsequent encounterYesS91.001SUnspecified open wound, right ankle, sequelaYesS91.002Unspecified open wound, left ankleS91.002AUnspecified open wound, left ankle, initial encounterYesS91.002DUnspecified open wound, left ankle, subsequent encounterYesS91.002SUnspecified open wound, left ankle, sequelaYesS91.009Unspecified open wound, unspecified ankle
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S91.049A?
S91.049A is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Puncture wound with foreign body, unspecified ankle, initial encounter.
Is S91.049A a billable code?
Yes. S91.049A is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S91.049A in?
S91.049A falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S91.049A become effective?
S91.049A has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S91.049A?
S91.049A belongs to category S91, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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