S27

Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs

Non-billableCategory

7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S27

A - initial encounter

D - subsequent encounter

S - sequela

Coding Guidelines

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • S10.-S19 - injury of cervical esophagus (S10-S19)
  • S10.-S19 - injury of trachea (cervical) (S10-S19)

Code Also

  • any associated open wound of thorax (S21.-)

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