S20-S29: Injuries to the thorax
S20: Superficial injury of thorax
The group of conditions classified as "Superficial injury of thorax" involves various injuries localized to the chest area that only affect the surface or top layers of the skin. These injuries are commonly caused by external factors such as falls, blunt force trauma, or friction, and do not penetrate deeper into the body to affect internal organs. Symptoms usually include visible markers like bruises, scratches, or abrasions, and may also involve pain or tenderness in the affected area. Although these injuries can be painful, they are generally less severe than deeper or internal injuries. Over time, most superficial chest injuries heal on their own or with minimal treatment. However, the healing process may vary depending on factors like the specific type and extent of the injury, and the general health and age of the individual. Despite being on the surface, these injuries can still result in significant discomfort or inconvenience for the individual.
Subcodes of S20:
- S20.0: Contusion of breast
- S20.1: Other and unspecified superficial injuries of breast
- S20.2: Contusion of thorax
- S20.3: Other superficial injuries of front wall of thorax
- S20.4: Other superficial injuries of back wall of thorax
- S20.7: Multiple superficial injuries of thorax
- S20.8: Superficial injury of other and unspecified parts of thorax
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