S20.472
Non-billableOther superficial bite of left back wall of thorax
Other superficial bite of left 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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in bronchusT17.5
- •effects of foreign body in esophagusT18.1
- •effects of foreign body in lungT17.8
- •effects of foreign body in tracheaT17.4
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other superficial bite of left back wall of thorax?
The ICD-10-CM code for other superficial bite of left back wall of thorax is S20.472. The full clinical description is "Other superficial bite of left back wall of thorax". S20.472 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S20.472 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S20.472 represents “Other superficial bite of left 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 S20.472 a billable code?
No, S20.472 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 S20.472.
What chapter is S20.472 in?
S20.472 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S20.472?
S20.472 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 S20.472?
S20.472 has 3 child codes, including: S20.472A (Oth superficial bite of left back wall of thorax, init), S20.472D (Oth superficial bite of left back wall of thorax, subs), S20.472S (Other superficial bite of left back wall of thorax, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S20.472?
Yes, when using S20.472, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S20.472?
S20.472 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2834685. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S20.472 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other superficial bite of left back wall of thorax 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 S20.472?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S20.472 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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