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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chest Wall Contusion

ICD-10 Coding for Chest Wall Contusion

S20.211A
S20.213A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for chest wall contusion includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Thoracic Contusion
Chest Bruise
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chest Wall Contusion

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chest Wall Contusion

Use ICD-10 code S20.211A for contusion of right front wall of thorax, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Contusion of right front wall of thorax, initial encounter

Billable Code
S20.211A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of bruising and tenderness on the right anterior chest wall
coding:
  • • Initial encounter for the injury

Applicable To

  • • Right anterior chest wall bruise

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and encounter type are documented to avoid unspecified codes

Contusion of bilateral front walls of thorax, initial encounter

Billable Code
S20.213A
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral anterior chest wall bruises

Important Notes

  • • Document both sides clearly to avoid unspecified coding
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W23.0xxA

Caught between objects

Use to specify the mechanism of injury when applicable.

W18.xxxA

Fall from same level

Use when the injury results from a fall.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a chest wall contusion?

The ICD-10 code for a chest wall contusion is S20.211A for a right front wall contusion, initial encounter.

How do you code a bilateral chest wall contusion?

For a bilateral chest wall contusion, use ICD-10 code S20.213A for initial encounters.

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