S27

Non-billable

Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs

S27 is the ICD-10-CM code for Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S27.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is the chest? The chest is the part of your body between your neck and your abdomen (belly). The medical term for your chest is thorax. Your chest holds many important structures for breathing, digestion, blood circulation, and other important body functions. These structures include your: Ribs and breastbone Esophagus, the tube between your mouth and stomach Trachea, your windpipe Bronchi, the tubes that carry…

Read more about Chest Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes2 — not included here

  • injury of cervical esophagus (S10-S19)
  • injury of trachea (cervical) (S10-S19)

Notes

  • any associated open wound of thorax (S21.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S27?
S27 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S27 a billable code?
No — S27 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S27.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S27?
S27 has 9 more specific child codes, including S27.0, S27.1, S27.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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