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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for chest crush

S28.0

Crushed chest

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Crush, crushed, crushing › chest”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding chest crush

The ICD-10-CM code for chest crush is S28.0 (Crushed chest).

Within S28 (crushing injury of thorax, and traumatic amputation of part of thorax), S28.0 is specifically for crushed chest. Related codes cover traumatic amputation (partial) of part of thorax, except breast (S28.1) and traumatic amputation of breast (S28.2).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

Don't report S28.0 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: flail chest (S22.5).

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for S28.0)

Common questions about chest crush ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for chest crush?

S28.0 — Crushed chest (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S28.0 billable?

No. S28.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.