S27 ICD-10-CM Code: Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs

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

Official description

S27

Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs

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

Where S27 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 S27

    Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs

  4. 4

    Code S27

    Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs

Codes under S27

S27 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S27.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S27.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S27.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S27.

Excludes2

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

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S27 mean?

S27 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs.”

Is S27 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. S27 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 S27 located in ICD-10-CM?

S27 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 S27, Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs.

What coding notes are listed for S27?

No inclusion terms are listed for S27 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: injury of cervical esophagus (S10-S19); injury of trachea (cervical) (S10-S19).