S27.892A – Contusion of other specified intrathoracic organs, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the thorax

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S27.892A

Code: S27.892A (claims format: S27892A)
Description: Contusion of other specified intrathoracic organs, initial encounter
Short description: Contusion of oth intrathoracic organs, init encntr
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: S20-S29 Injuries to the thorax
Parent codes: S27 › S27.8 › S27.89 › S27.892

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S27 – Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs

Excludes2 (not included here):

injury of cervical esophagus (S10-S19)
injury of trachea (cervical) (S10-S19)

Code also:

any associated open wound of thorax (S21.-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S27

S27.89 – Injury of other specified intrathoracic organs

Applicable to:

Injury of lymphatic thoracic duct
Injury of thymus gland

Block S20-S29

Includes:

injuries of breast
injuries of chest (wall)
injuries of interscapular area

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
effects of foreign body in bronchus (T17.5)
effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8)
effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
frostbite (T33-T34)
injuries of axilla
injuries of clavicle
injuries of scapular region
injuries of shoulder
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Related codes in S27.892

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S27.892A?

S27.892A is the ICD-10-CM code for contusion of other specified intrathoracic organs, initial encounter, in the block S20-S29 (Injuries to the thorax).

Is S27.892A a billable code?

Yes. S27.892A is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S27.892A belong to?

It belongs to category S27 – Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.