S28
Non-billableCrushing inj thorax, and traumatic amp of part of thorax
Crushing injury of thorax, and traumatic amputation of part of thorax
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
S20-S29
Child Codes
3
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.-)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S28?
ICD-10-CM code S28 represents "Crushing injury of thorax, and traumatic amputation of part of thorax". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S28 a billable code?
No, S28 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 S28.
What chapter is S28 in?
S28 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S28?
S28 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 S28?
S28 has 3 child codes, including: S28.0 (Crushed chest), S28.1 (Traumatic amp (partial) of part of thorax, except breast), S28.2 (Traumatic amputation of breast).
Are additional codes required with S28?
Yes, when using S28 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S28?
S28 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495835. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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