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

ICD-10 Coding for Contusion of Chest Wall

S20.211A
S20.22XA

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

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

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

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 on the right anterior chest wall
documentation:
  • • Documentation of initial encounter

Applicable To

  • • Right anterior chest wall contusion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and encounter type are clearly documented.

Contusion of left posterior wall of thorax, initial encounter

Non-Billable
S20.22XA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Applicable To

  • • Left posterior chest wall contusion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and encounter type are clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W22.02XA

Striking against or struck by other objects, initial encounter

Use to specify the external cause of the contusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How do you code a chest wall contusion?

Code a chest wall contusion by specifying the location and encounter type, using codes like S20.211A for right anterior contusion, initial encounter.

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