S09.20XA ICD-10-CM Code: Traumatic rupture of unspecified ear drum, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S09.20XATraumatic rupture of unspecified ear drum, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S09.20XA sits
- 1
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the head (S00-S09)
- 3
Category S09
Other and unspecified injuries of head
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Subcategory S09.20
Traumatic rupture of unspecified ear drum
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Code S09.20XA
Traumatic rupture of unspecified ear drum, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S09.20XA.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S09.20XA.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S09.20XA.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S09.20XA.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S09.20XA.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S09.20XA mean?
S09.20XA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Traumatic rupture of unspecified ear drum, initial encounter.”
Is S09.20XA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S09.20XA has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S09.20XA located in ICD-10-CM?
S09.20XA is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the head (S00-S09) (S00–S09), under category S09, Other and unspecified injuries of head and subcategory S09.20, Traumatic rupture of unspecified ear drum.
What coding notes are listed for S09.20XA?
No inclusion terms are listed for S09.20XA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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