ICD-10-CM S27.0: Traumatic pneumothorax

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S27.0

Traumatic pneumothorax

Coding Notes & Guidelines for S27.0

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

spontaneous pneumothorax (J93.-)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code S27.0 (Traumatic pneumothorax)

ICD-10-CM code S27.0 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 S27.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S27.0 - Traumatic pneumothorax. 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 Traumatic pneumothorax.