ICD-10-CM S27.332 is the diagnosis code for Laceration of lung, bilateral. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 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 S27.332 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S27.332 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S27.332 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Laceration of lung, bilateral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S27.332 is S27.33 ("Laceration of lung"). S27.332 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S27.332 is located in Section S20-S29 — "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S27.332 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Laceration of lung, bilateral" 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 Laceration of lung, bilateral is S27.332.
Yes, S27.332 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S27.332 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S27.332 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.