S71.121A – Laceration with foreign body, right thigh, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the hip and thigh

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S71.121A

Code: S71.121A (claims format: S71121A)
Description: Laceration with foreign body, right thigh, initial encounter
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: S70-S79 Injuries to the hip and thigh
Parent codes: S71 › S71.1 › S71.12 › S71.121

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S71 – Open wound of hip and thigh

Excludes1 (not coded here):

open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-)
traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-)

Excludes2 (not included here):

bite of venomous animal (T63.-)
open wound of ankle, foot and toes (S91.-)
open wound of knee and lower leg (S81.-)

Code also:

any associated wound infection

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S71

Block S70-S79

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
snake bite (T63.0-)
venomous insect bite or sting (T63.4-)

Related codes in S71.121

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S71.121A?

S71.121A is the ICD-10-CM code for laceration with foreign body, right thigh, initial encounter, in the block S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh).

Is S71.121A a billable code?

Yes. S71.121A is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S71.121A belong to?

It belongs to category S71 – Open wound of hip and thigh.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.