ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for esophagus thoracic contusion
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contusion (skin surface intact) › esophagus (thoracic)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding esophagus thoracic contusion
The ICD-10-CM code for esophagus thoracic contusion is S27.812 (Contusion of esophagus (thoracic part)). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S27.812.
Within S27.81 (injury of esophagus (thoracic part)), S27.812 is specifically for contusion of esophagus (thoracic part). Related codes cover laceration of esophagus (thoracic part) (S27.813), other injury of esophagus (thoracic part) (S27.818) and unspecified injury of esophagus (thoracic part) (S27.819).
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.
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
More specific esophagus thoracic contusion codes (official index)
- cervical S10.0 — Contusion of throat
Common questions about esophagus thoracic contusion ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for esophagus thoracic contusion?
- S27.812 — Contusion of esophagus (thoracic part) (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S10.0.
What is the ICD-10 code for cervical esophagus thoracic contusion?
- S10.0 — Contusion of throat (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S27.812 billable?
- No. S27.812 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.