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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S20.171S ICD-10-CM Code: Other superficial bite of breast, right breast, sequela

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S20.171S

Other superficial bite of breast, right breast, sequela

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S20.171S sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)

  3. 3

    Category S20

    Superficial injury of thorax

  4. 4

    Subcategory S20.171

    Other superficial bite of breast, right breast

  5. 5

    Code S20.171S

    Other superficial bite of breast, right breast, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S20.171S.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S20.171S.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S20.171S.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S20.171S.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S20.171S.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S20.171S mean?

S20.171S is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other superficial bite of breast, right breast, sequela.”

Is S20.171S a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S20.171S 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 S20.171S located in ICD-10-CM?

S20.171S 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 and subcategory S20.171, Other superficial bite of breast, right breast.

What coding notes are listed for S20.171S?

No inclusion terms are listed for S20.171S in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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