S27.1XXA
S27.1XXA: Traumatic hemothorax, initial encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
S27.1XXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for traumatic hemothorax, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check S27.1XXA with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "A": initial encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S27
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
S27.1XXA is named in 5 Medicare coverage policies: 5 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A56580Billing and Coding: Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax
- A56717Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)
- A57205Billing and Coding: Oximetry Services
- A57224Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.