S21.91XS vs T32
S21.91XS (Laceration without foreign body of unspecified part of thorax, sequela) compared with T32 (Corrosions classified according to extent of body surface involved), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. S21.91XS carries an Excludes2 note covering T32: “burns and corrosions (T20-T32)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| S21.91XSLaceration without foreign body of unspecified part of thorax, sequela | T32Corrosions classified according to extent of body surface involved | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) | S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) |
| Definition | Laceration without foreign body of unspecified part of thorax, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S21.91S). | Corrosions classified according to extent of body surface involved is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T32). |
| 7th character | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S21 | — |
| Includes | injuries of breast injuries of chest (wall) injuries of interscapular area | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources