ICD Code S27.0XXA

ICD code S27.0XXA is traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter, which means a patient is being treated for the first time for a collapsed lung caused by an injury.

1. Patient presents with sudden onset chest pain and/or shortness of breath following trauma to the chest (e.g., blunt or penetrating injury).

2. Physical examination reveals decreased or absent breath sounds on the affected side.

3. Imaging studies (chest X-ray, CT scan, or ultrasound) confirm the presence of air in the pleural space without evidence of chronic lung disease.

4. No prior history of pneumothorax or underlying pulmonary pathology contributing to the current episode.

5. This is the patient’s initial medical encounter for this specific traumatic event.

Relevant CPT codes for ICD-10 code S27.0XXA include:

- 32551 (Tube thoracostomy, includes water seal)

- 32554 (Thoracentesis, puncture of pleural cavity for aspiration, initial or subsequent)

- 32555 (Thoracentesis with imaging guidance)

- 32035 (Thoracotomy with exploration, with or without biopsy)

- 32556 (Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with imaging guidance; initial catheter)

- 32557 (Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with imaging guidance; each additional catheter)

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