ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S26.020
Mild laceration of heart with hemopericardium
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S26.020
Laceration of heart without penetration of heart chamber
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S26.020 (Mild laceration of heart with hemopericardium)
ICD-10-CM code S26.020 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S26.020 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S26.020 - Mild laceration of heart with hemopericardium. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Mild laceration of heart with hemopericardium.