Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S27 is the diagnosis code for Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 â 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.
The following conditions are not included in S27. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S27 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S27 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S27 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S27 is located in Section S20-S29 â "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S27 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S27.0, S27.1, S27.2, S27.3, S27.4 and more.
Use S27 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs" 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 other and unspecified intrathoracic organs is S27.
No, S27 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S27 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S27 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.