S20.342A
BillableExternal constriction of left front wall of thorax, init
External constriction of left front wall of thorax, initial encounter
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Other and unspecified superficial injuries of front wall of thorax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for external constriction of left front wall of thorax, init?
The ICD-10-CM code for external constriction of left front wall of thorax, init is S20.342A. The full clinical description is "External constriction of left front wall of thorax, initial encounter". S20.342A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S20.342A mean?
ICD-10-CM code S20.342A represents “External constriction of left front wall of thorax, initial encounter”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is S20.342A a billable code?
Yes, S20.342A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S20.342A in?
S20.342A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S20.342A?
S20.342A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2834554. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S20.342A relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like external constriction of left front wall of thorax, init affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S20.342A?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S20.342A in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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