S91.144 – Puncture wound with foreign body of right lesser toe(s) without damage to nail
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the ankle and foot
- Code
S91.144(claims format:S91144)- Description
- Puncture wound with foreign body of right lesser toe(s) without damage to nail
- Short description
- Pnctr w fb of right lesser toe(s) w/o damage to nail
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
- S90-S99 Injuries to the ankle and foot
- Parent codes
- S91 › S91.1 › S91.14
Billable codes under S91.144
S91.144 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S91.144A – Puncture wound with foreign body of right lesser toe(s) without damage to nail, initial encounterBillable
- S91.144D – Puncture wound with foreign body of right lesser toe(s) without damage to nail, subsequent encounterBillable
- S91.144S – Puncture wound with foreign body of right lesser toe(s) without damage to nail, sequelaBillable
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.
S91 – Open wound of ankle, foot and toes
- any associated wound infection
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S91
Block S90-S99
Index terms for S91.144
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in S91.14
- S91.141 – Puncture wound with foreign body of right great toe without damage to nailHeader
- S91.142 – Puncture wound with foreign body of left great toe without damage to nailHeader
- S91.143 – Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified great toe without damage to nailHeader
- S91.145 – Puncture wound with foreign body of left lesser toe(s) without damage to nailHeader
- S91.146 – Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified lesser toe(s) without damage to nailHeader
- S91.149 – Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified toe(s) without damage to nailHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S91.144?
S91.144 is the ICD-10-CM code for puncture wound with foreign body of right lesser toe(s) without damage to nail, in the block S90-S99 (Injuries to the ankle and foot).
Is S91.144 a billable code?
No. S91.144 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S91.144 belong to?
It belongs to category S91 – Open wound of ankle, foot and toes.
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.