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ICD-10-CM · FY2027 / Chapters 19 / Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)

Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)

S20-S29 · 10 Entries

More specific codes (10)

S20Superficial injury of thoraxCategory · further specificity required→S21Open wound of thoraxCategory · further specificity required→S22Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spineCategory · further specificity required→S23Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thoraxCategory · further specificity required→S24Injury of nerves and spinal cord at thorax levelCategory · further specificity required→S25Injury of blood vessels of thoraxCategory · further specificity required→S26Injury of heartCategory · further specificity required→S27Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organsCategory · further specificity required→S28Crushing injury of thorax, and traumatic amputation of part of thoraxCategory · further specificity required→S29Other and unspecified injuries of thoraxCategory · further specificity required→

Coding notesIncludes · Excludes 2 · 14

Includes

injuries of breast
injuries of chest (wall)
injuries of interscapular area

Excludes 2

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
effects of foreign body in bronchus (T17.5)
effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8)
effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
frostbite (T33-T34)
injuries of axilla
injuries of clavicle
injuries of scapular region
injuries of shoulder
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

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