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ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code

S20.363AInsect bite (nonvenomous) of bilateral front wall of thorax, initial encounter

✓ Billable / specificRequires 7th character

S20.363A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for insect bite (nonvenomous) of bilateral front wall of thorax, initial encounter. It can be reported on claims for dates of service from October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027.Short description: Insect bite of bilateral front wall of thorax, init

Code last changed in FY2021 (effective October 1, 2020). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About S20.363A

S20.363A is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for insect bite (nonvenomous) of bilateral front wall of thorax, initial encounter. It belongs to category S20 (superficial injury of thorax), block S20-S29 (injuries to the thorax) and chapter 19 (injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes). It is billable, so it can be reported on its own for dates of service from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

The 7th character "A" means initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition.

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 606 (Minor Skin Disorders with MCC, relative weight 1.5728), DRG 607 (Minor Skin Disorders without MCC, relative weight 0.8772), DRG 963 (Other Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC, relative weight 2.6363), DRG 964 (Other Multiple Significant Trauma with CC, relative weight 1.4972) and DRG 965 (Other Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC, relative weight 1.0059), in MDC 09 (Diseases and Disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast) and MDC 24 (Multiple Significant Trauma), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

It was added in FY2021, effective October 1, 2020.

7th character

Ainitial encounter

Other encounter types for S20.363:

Notes that apply from higher levels

Instructions written at a parent level also apply to S20.363A.

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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Inpatient MS-DRGs this diagnosis can group to, as the principal or a secondary diagnosis, depending on the rest of the claim.

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2021 (effective 10/1/2020): Added
  • No changes since FY2021.

Common questions about S20.363A

Is S20.363A billable?

Yes. S20.363A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

What does the "A" at the end of S20.363A mean?

It is the 7th character for initial encounter. Per the official guidelines, use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition.

Can S20.363A be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict S20.363A as a principal diagnosis.

Is S20.363A a CC or MCC?

No. S20.363A is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does S20.363A group to?

S20.363A is used in the MS-DRG v44.0 logic for MS-DRG 606 (Minor Skin Disorders with MCC), MS-DRG 607 (Minor Skin Disorders without MCC), MS-DRG 963 (Other Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC), MS-DRG 964 (Other Multiple Significant Trauma with CC) and MS-DRG 965 (Other Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC). Which one applies depends on whether it is the principal diagnosis and on the rest of the claim.