ICD-10-CM S26 is the diagnosis code for Injury of heart. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S26 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S26 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S26 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of heart". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S26 is located in Section S20-S29 — "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S26 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S26.0, S26.1, S26.9.
Use S26 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of heart" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of heart is S26.
No, S26 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S26 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S26 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.