S26.90
Billable

Unspecified injury of heart, unspecified with or without hemopericardium

Billable / Specific Code

What is Unspecified injury of heart, unspecified with or without hemopericardium?

ICD-10-CM S26.90 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified injury of heart, unspecified with or without hemopericardium. 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.

Coding Guidelines for S26.90

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.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S26.90 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeS26.90 — Unspecified injury of heart, unspecified with or without hemopericardium
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S26.90 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, S26.90 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does S26.90 mean?

S26.90 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified injury of heart, unspecified with or without hemopericardium". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S26.90?

The parent code of S26.90 is S26.9 ("Injury of heart, unspecified with or without hemopericardium"). S26.90 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S26.90 in?

S26.90 is located in Section S20-S29 — "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use S26.90?

Use S26.90 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified injury of heart, unspecified with or without hemopericardium" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Unspecified injury of heart, unspecified with or without hemopericardium?

The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified injury of heart, unspecified with or without hemopericardium is S26.90.

Can S26.90 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, S26.90 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is S26.90 in?

S26.90 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S26.90 valid for 2026?

Yes, S26.90 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S26.90
Unspecified injury of heart, unspecified with or without hemopericardium
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S20-S29 — Injuries to the thorax
2026 ICD-10-CM