ICD-10-CM S27.81: Injury of esophagus (thoracic part)

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About ICD-10-CM Code S27.81 (Injury of esophagus)

ICD-10-CM code S27.81 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 S27.81 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S27.81 - Injury of esophagus (thoracic part). 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 Injury of esophagus.