Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S91.239 is the diagnosis code for Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified toe(s) with damage to nail. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S91.239 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S91.239 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S91.239 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified toe(s) with damage to nail". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S91.239 is S91.23 ("Puncture wound without foreign body of toe with damage to nail"). S91.239 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S91.239 is located in Section S90-S99 — "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S91.239 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified toe(s) with damage to nail" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified toe(s) with damage to nail is S91.239.
Yes, S91.239 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S91.239 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S91.239 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.