S20 ICD-10-CM Code: Superficial injury of thorax
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S20Superficial injury of thorax
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S20 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)
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Category S20
Superficial injury of thorax
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Code S20
Superficial injury of thorax
More specific choices
Codes under S20
S20 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
S20.0Contusion of breast
S20.1Other and unspecified superficial injuries of breast
S20.2Contusion of thorax
S20.3Other and unspecified superficial injuries of front wall of thorax
S20.4Other and unspecified superficial injuries of back wall of thorax
S20.9Superficial injury of unspecified parts of thorax
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S20.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S20.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S20.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S20.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S20.
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.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S20 mean?
S20 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Superficial injury of thorax.”
Is S20 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S20 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S20 located in ICD-10-CM?
S20 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29) (S20–S29), under category S20, Superficial injury of thorax.
What coding notes are listed for S20?
No inclusion terms are listed for S20 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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