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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for lung laceration

S27.339

Laceration of lung, unspecified

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Laceration › lung”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding lung laceration

The ICD-10-CM code for lung laceration is S27.339 (Laceration of lung, unspecified). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S27.339.

Within S27.33, choose S27.339 (unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: unilateral (S27.331) and bilateral (S27.332).

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 lung laceration codes (official index)

  • bilateral S27.332 — Laceration of lung, bilateral
  • unilateral S27.331 — Laceration of lung, unilateral

Common questions about lung laceration ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for lung laceration?

S27.339 — Laceration of lung, unspecified (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S27.332, S27.331.

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral lung laceration?

S27.332 — Laceration of lung, bilateral (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for unilateral lung laceration?

S27.331 — Laceration of lung, unilateral (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

Is S27.339 billable?

No. S27.339 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.