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S25Not billable, use a more specific code below

Injury of blood vessels of thorax

In Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29), chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

195 billable codes under S25: 44 are an MCC, 21 are a CC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.

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Instructional notes

Code also: add a code for this too, order depends on the encounter

  • any associated open wound (S21.-)

Also applies, from Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)

These notes sit on S20-S29 and apply to every code under it, including S25.

Includes: conditions that are coded here

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

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

  • 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)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers 7th character use and coding of injuries, fractures, burns, drug and toxic effects, abuse and neglect, and complications of care (S00-T88).

Read Section I.C.19 (page 77)

All codes under S25

S25 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

S25 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under S25 group to these 12 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Wounds and Injuries

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.

Read more about wounds and injuries on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.