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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for crushing asphyxia

S28.0

Crushed chest

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Asphyxia, asphyxiation (by) › crushing”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding crushing asphyxia

The ICD-10-CM code for crushing asphyxia 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 crushing asphyxia ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for crushing asphyxia?

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.