Superficial injury of thorax (S20) ICD-10-CM

About the S20 Code Range

The ICD-10 code S20 series is used to classify superficial injuries of the thorax, including the chest and breast area. These codes identify specific injuries such as bruises, abrasions, blisters, foreign bodies, insect bites, and other minor wounds to the front, back, or unspecified parts of the thorax.

The category covers detailed conditions like contusions of the breast (including right, left, or unspecified), sometimes known as a nipple bruise or traumatic hematoma of the breast. It also includes various types of abrasions and blisters, which may be referred to as infected or non-infected scratches, friction burns, or traumatic blisters of the chest wall. Codes also cover superficial foreign objects like splinters or particles lodged in the skin, and different types of superficial bites, including nonvenomous insect bites commonly called bite wounds of the breast or chest wall. Each injury type is further specified by location, such as front or back of the thorax, right or left side, and status of the encounter (initial, subsequent, or sequela). This robust code set assists healthcare providers and medical coders in accurately documenting and billing for superficial thoracic injuries within clinical and administrative settings.