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S20.91XS vs T32

S20.91XS (Abrasion of unspecified parts of thorax, sequela) compared with T32 (Corrosions classified according to extent of body surface involved), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Relationship

Informational

Excludes2 relationship

S20.91XS
Abrasion of unspecified parts of thorax, sequela
T32
Corrosions classified according to extent of body surface involved

Distinct conditions — both may be reported.

“burns and corrosions (T20-T32)”

An Excludes2 note means the excluded condition is not part of the code above it, but a patient can have both. Report both when both are documented.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM tabular instructional notes

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. S20.91XS carries an Excludes2 note covering T32: “burns and corrosions (T20-T32)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

S20.91XSAbrasion of unspecified parts of thorax, sequelaT32Corrosions classified according to extent of body surface involved
Billing statusBillableNon-billable header

Report instead: T32.0, T32.10, T32.11, T32.20, T32.21

ClassificationS00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)
DefinitionAbrasion of unspecified parts of thorax, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S20.91S).Corrosions classified according to extent of body surface involved is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T32).
7th characterThe appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S20
Includes
injuries of breast
injuries of chest (wall)
injuries of interscapular area

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources