S27.802D — Contusion of diaphragm, subsequent encounter
Is S27.802D billable?
Yes — S27.802D is billable for FY2027. S27.802D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S27.802D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S27.802D at a glance
| Code | S27.802D |
|---|---|
| Description | Contusion of diaphragm, 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 S27.802D?
In S27.802D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S27.802D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S27.802D group to?
S27.802D 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 S27.802D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S27.802, the nearest indexed parent of S27.802D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Contusion › diaphragm (skin surface intact)
- Injury › intrathoracic › diaphragm › contusion
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S27.802D to fully describe the condition. S27.802D 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 S27.802D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S27.802D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S20-S29
The conditions below are not part of S27.802D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S27.802D 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)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S27
The conditions below are not part of S27.802D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S27.802D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S27
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S27.802D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound of thorax (S21.-)
How long has S27.802D existed?
S27.802D has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.