S28.0

Non-billable

Crushed chest

Crushed chest

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

Parent Code

S28

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.-)
  • code for all associated injuries

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for crushed chest?

The ICD-10-CM code for crushed chest is S28.0. The full clinical description is "Crushed chest". S28.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S28.0 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S28.0 represents "Crushed chest". 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 S28.0 a billable code?

No, S28.0 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 S28.0.

What chapter is S28.0 in?

S28.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S28.0?

S28.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); flail chest (S22.5).

What are the subcategories under S28.0?

S28.0 has 3 child codes, including: S28.0XXA (Crushed chest, initial encounter), S28.0XXD (Crushed chest, subsequent encounter), S28.0XXS (Crushed chest, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S28.0?

Yes, when using S28.0 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code for all associated injuries.

What are the UMLS CUIs for S28.0?

S28.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0433071. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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