S20.471
Non-billableOther superficial bite of right back wall of thorax
Other superficial bite of right back wall of thorax
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 other superficial bite of right back wall of thorax?
The ICD-10-CM code for other superficial bite of right back wall of thorax is S20.471. The full clinical description is "Other superficial bite of right back wall of thorax". S20.471 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S20.471 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S20.471 represents "Other superficial bite of right back wall of thorax". 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 S20.471 a billable code?
No, S20.471 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 S20.471.
What chapter is S20.471 in?
S20.471 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S20.471?
S20.471 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open bite of back wall of thorax (S21.24).
What are the subcategories under S20.471?
S20.471 has 3 child codes, including: S20.471A (Oth superficial bite of right back wall of thorax, init), S20.471D (Oth superficial bite of right back wall of thorax, subs), S20.471S (Other superficial bite of right back wall of thorax, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S20.471?
Yes, when using S20.471 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S20.471?
S20.471 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2834681. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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