Laceration with foreign body of unspecified breast
ICD-10 S21.029 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of laceration with foreign body of unspecified breast.
S21.029 refers to a laceration of the breast that is accompanied by a foreign body, where the specific breast is not identified. This condition typically arises from traumatic incidents such as accidents, assaults, or surgical complications. The presence of a foreign body can complicate the healing process and may lead to infections or other complications. Clinically, the management of such lacerations involves thorough assessment, potential imaging to locate the foreign body, and surgical intervention to remove the foreign object and repair the laceration. The breast tissue is highly vascular, and any trauma can lead to significant bleeding, necessitating careful monitoring for signs of hemothorax or other thoracic injuries. In cases where the laceration is deep, there may be a risk of damage to underlying structures, including ribs or the pleura, which could lead to pneumothorax or hemothorax. Proper coding requires detailed documentation of the injury mechanism, the presence of any foreign bodies, and the treatment provided.
Detailed account of the mechanism of injury, imaging results, and treatment provided.
Patients presenting with traumatic breast injuries from accidents or assaults.
Ensure all associated injuries are documented, especially if thoracic injuries are suspected.
Operative reports detailing the removal of foreign bodies and repair of lacerations.
Surgical intervention for deep lacerations with foreign bodies.
Document the extent of the laceration and any complications encountered during surgery.
Used when a complicated laceration repair is performed on the breast.
Operative report detailing the complexity of the laceration and the repair technique used.
Ensure that the surgical specialty aligns with the procedure performed.
Documentation should include the mechanism of injury, type of foreign body, depth of the laceration, associated injuries, and treatment provided.
