S20.109
Non-billableUnsp superficial injuries of breast, unspecified breast
Unspecified superficial injuries of breast, unspecified breast
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries of breast
- injuries of chest (wall)
- injuries of interscapular area
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in bronchus (T17.5)
- effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
- effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8)
- effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp superficial injuries of breast, unspecified breast?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp superficial injuries of breast, unspecified breast is S20.109. The full clinical description is "Unspecified superficial injuries of breast, unspecified breast". S20.109 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S20.109 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S20.109 represents "Unspecified superficial injuries of breast, unspecified breast". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S20.109 a billable code?
No, S20.109 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S20.109.
What chapter is S20.109 in?
S20.109 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S20.109?
S20.109 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S20.109?
S20.109 has 3 child codes, including: S20.109A (Unsp superficial injuries of breast, unsp breast, init), S20.109D (Unsp superficial injuries of breast, unsp breast, subs), S20.109S (Unsp superficial injuries of breast, unsp breast, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S20.109?
Yes, when using S20.109 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S20.109?
S20.109 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2834399. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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