S26.022A ICD-10-CM Code: Major laceration of heart with hemopericardium, 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
S26.022AMajor laceration of heart with hemopericardium, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S26.022A 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 S26
Injury of heart
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Subcategory S26.022
Major laceration of heart with hemopericardium
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Code S26.022A
Major laceration of heart with hemopericardium, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S26.022A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S26.022A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S26.022A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S26.022A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S26.022A.
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 S26.022A mean?
S26.022A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Major laceration of heart with hemopericardium, initial encounter.”
Is S26.022A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S26.022A 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 S26.022A located in ICD-10-CM?
S26.022A 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 S26, Injury of heart and subcategory S26.022, Major laceration of heart with hemopericardium.
What coding notes are listed for S26.022A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S26.022A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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