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    ICD-10-CM Code For Other And Unspecified Injuries Of Thorax: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group S29 includes traumatic injuries of the thorax that are classified as other or unspecified, covering conditions such as contusions, lacerations, non-displaced cartilage injuries, and unspecified thoracic organ trauma not assigned to more specific codes. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical encounters for acute chest trauma, capturing injury location, extent, and any associated internal involvement relevant to patient management. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM S29 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM S29: Other And Unspecified Injuries Of Thorax Overview

    The ICD-10-CM S29 diagnosis group captures other and unspecified traumatic injuries to the thorax, including soft tissue, cartilage, and internal thoracic organ injuries not classified elsewhere. These codes target the chest region and related structures such as the pleura, mediastinum, and thoracic wall. Accurate coding matters for appropriate claim adjudication and reflects the clinical severity and resource use associated with thoracic trauma.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a patient presents with acute thoracic trauma that cannot be coded to a more specific thorax injury category or when the documentation lists an unspecified thoracic injury. These codes apply to encounters documenting chest contusions, unspecified thoracic organ injury, or other chest wall trauma lacking detailed characterization.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    S29.001AUnspecified injury of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax, initial encounter
    S29.001DUnspecified injury of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax, subsequent encounter
    S29.001SUnspecified injury of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax, sequela
    S29.002AUnspecified injury of muscle and tendon of back wall of thorax, initial encounter
    S29.002DUnspecified injury of muscle and tendon of back wall of thorax, subsequent encounter
    S29.002SUnspecified injury of muscle and tendon of back wall of thorax, sequela
    S29.009AUnspecified injury of muscle and tendon of unspecified wall of thorax, initial encounter
    S29.009DUnspecified injury of muscle and tendon of unspecified wall of thorax, subsequent encounter
    S29.009SUnspecified injury of muscle and tendon of unspecified wall of thorax, sequela
    S29.011AStrain of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax, initial encounter
    S29.011DStrain of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax, subsequent encounter
    S29.011SStrain of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax, sequela
    S29.012AStrain of muscle and tendon of back wall of thorax, initial encounter
    S29.012DStrain of muscle and tendon of back wall of thorax, subsequent encounter
    S29.012SStrain of muscle and tendon of back wall of thorax, sequela
    S29.019AStrain of muscle and tendon of unspecified wall of thorax, initial encounter
    S29.019DStrain of muscle and tendon of unspecified wall of thorax, subsequent encounter
    S29.019SStrain of muscle and tendon of unspecified wall of thorax, sequela
    S29.021ALaceration of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax, initial encounter
    S29.021DLaceration of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax, subsequent encounter

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    DRG Codes

    11 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    562Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with MCC
    563Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without MCC
    604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCC
    605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCC
    913Traumatic Injury with MCC
    914Traumatic Injury without MCC
    949Aftercare with CC/MCC
    950Aftercare without CC/MCC
    963Other Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
    964Other Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
    965Other Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

    Related Codes

    S20-SUPERFICIAL-INJURY-OF-THORAX

    ICD-10-CM Code For Superficial Injury Of Thorax: Group Overview

    S21-OPEN-WOUND-OF-THORAX

    ICD-10-CM Code For Open Wound Of Thorax: Group Overview

    S22-FRACTURE-OF-RIBS-STERNUM-THORACIC-SPINE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Fracture Of Rib(s), Sternum And Thoracic Spine: Group Overview

    S23-DISLOCATION-AND-SPRAIN-THORAX

    ICD-10-CM Code For Dislocation And Sprain Of Joints And Ligaments Of Thorax: Group Overview

    S24-INJURY-OF-THORACIC-NERVES-AND-SPINAL-CORD

    ICD-10-CM Code For Injury Of Nerves And Spinal Cord At Thorax Level: Group Overview

    S25-INJURY-OF-BLOOD-VESSELS-OF-THORAX

    ICD-10-CM Code For Injury Of Blood Vessels Of Thorax: Group Overview

    S26-INJURY-OF-HEART

    ICD-10-CM Code For Injury Of Heart: Group Overview

    S27-INJURY-OF-INTRATHORACIC-ORGANS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Injury Of Other And Unspecified Intrathoracic Organs: Group Overview

    S28-CRUSHING-INJURY-OF-THORAX

    ICD-10-CM Code For Crushing Injury Of Thorax And Traumatic Amputation Of Part Of Thorax: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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