S20.314D — Abrasion of middle front wall of thorax, subsequent encounter
Is S20.314D billable?
Yes — S20.314D is billable for FY2027. S20.314D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S20.314D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S20.314D at a glance
| Code | S20.314D |
|---|---|
| Description | Abrasion of middle front wall of thorax, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S20.314D?
In S20.314D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S20.314D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S20.314D group to?
S20.314D sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S20.314D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S20.31, the nearest indexed parent of S20.314D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Abrasion › thorax, thoracic › front
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S20.314D to fully describe the condition. S20.314D is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S20.314D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S20.314D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S20-S29
The conditions below are not part of S20.314D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S20.314D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- 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)
How long has S20.314D existed?
S20.314D first appears in FY2021 (FY2020 is not available, so it may have appeared then).
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.