S29.01 is the authoritative medical code for Strain of muscle and tendon of thorax. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for strain of muscle and tendon of thorax (ICD-10-CM S29.01), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Strain of muscle and tendon of thorax is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S29.01. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: injuries of breast; injuries of chest wall; injuries of interscapular area. Excludes2 (not included here): burns and corrosions T20-T32; effects of foreign body in bronchus T17.5; effects of foreign body in esophagus T18.1; effects of foreign body in lung T17.8; effects of foreign body in trachea T17.4; frostbite T33-T34; injuries of axilla; injuries of clavicle; injuries of scapular region; injuries of shoulder; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated open wound S21.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S29.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S29.01 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- injuries of breast
- injuries of chest wall
- injuries of interscapular area
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- effects of foreign body in bronchus T17.5
- effects of foreign body in esophagus T18.1
- effects of foreign body in lung T17.8
- effects of foreign body in trachea T17.4
- frostbite T33-T34
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound S21.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S29.01 be billed directly?
No. S29.01 (Strain of muscle and tendon of thorax) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S29.01 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S29.
Can S29.01 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S29.01 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); effects of foreign body in bronchus (T17.5); effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1); effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S29.01 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S29 — Other and unspecified injuries of thorax
- S29.0 — Injury of muscle and tendon at thorax level
- S29.00 — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of thorax
- S29.001 — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax
- S29.001A — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax, initial encounter
- S29.001D — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax, subsequent encounter
- S29.001S — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax, sequela
- S29.002 — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of back wall of thorax
- S29.002A — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of back wall of thorax, initial encounter
- S29.002D — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of back wall of thorax, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S29 family