Chest Wall Contusion ICD-10-CM Codes

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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Chest Wall Contusion Which Chest Wall Contusion ICD codes are Billable Clinical Information Synonyms Include FAQS

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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Chest Wall Contusion

Here’s a list of the ICD-10 codes used for Chest Wall Contusion or Thorax Contusion organized according to the general location of the contusion:

Unspecified

S20.20: Contusion of thorax, unspecified

Front Wall of Thorax

S20.211: Contusion of right front wall of thorax
S20.212: Contusion of left front wall of thorax
S20.213: Contusion of bilateral front wall of thorax
S20.214: Contusion of middle front wall of thorax
S20.219: Contusion of unspecified front wall of thorax

Back Wall of Thorax

S20.221: Contusion of right back wall of thorax
S20.222: Contusion of left back wall of thorax
S20.223: Contusion of bilateral back wall of thorax
S20.224: Contusion of middle back wall of thorax
S20.229: Contusion of unspecified back wall of thorax

Do note that all of the codes mentioned above have more codes under them that specify the type of encounter/code, like initial encounter, subsequent encounter, and sequela. It’s recommended that practitioners use more specific codes when billing, documenting, coding, etc.

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Which Chest Wall Contusion ICD codes are Billable:

Only the more specific codes that have identified the type of encounter/code of the codes mentioned above are billable.

Clinical Information

Chest wall contusion, or thorax contusion, is when blunt trauma injures the chest wall and causes a bruise or contusion. Blunt trauma being referred here can be a vehicular accident or injury.
Symptoms of a chest wall contusion are pain, tenderness, swelling, bruising, and broken ribs, all of which cause the patient to have difficulty breathing.
When one has a chest wall contusion, rest and an ice pack are the usual go-to treatment plans. However, if the pain is unmanageable, the patient may take over-the-counter pain medication.
It’s recommended that the patient head to the hospital if they have worse symptoms than the ones mentioned above, such as fever, severe breathing difficulties, coughing up blood/mucus, dizziness, or belly pain.

Synonyms Include:

Thorax Contusion
Contusion on the thorax
Chest wall bruise
Contusion of chest
Contusion of rib

Commonly asked questions

When to use a Chest Wall Contusion ICD code?

You may use a chest wall contusion ICD code when the patient heads to the hospital, and you have determined through examination and tests that they have said diagnosis.

Are Chest Wall Contusion diagnosis ICD codes billable?

Yes, the specific chest wall contusion diagnosis ICD codes are billable.

What are the common treatments for Chest Wall Contusion?

Common treatments for a chest wall contusion, especially if the symptoms aren’t severe, are rest, an ice pack, and over-the-counter pain medication.