Chest Wall Contusion ICD-10-CM Codes
Discover the ICD-10 codes used for chest wall contusions. Learn more about the codes’ clinical descriptions, billability, synonyms, etc.
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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.
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
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.
Yes, the specific chest wall contusion diagnosis ICD codes are billable.
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.
