S28.0
Non-billableCrushed chest
Crushed chest
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.-)
- 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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