S27: Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs

S27.3: Other injuries of lung

Other injuries of lung, as classified by ICD-10 code S27.3, primarily encompasses injuries sustained by the lungs due to trauma, which may not fall under the specific categories of more commonly known lung injuries like pneumothorax or hemothorax. These injuries could stem from a variety of incidents including falls, accidents, or other forceful impacts that result in damage to the lung tissue. Symptoms often include difficulty breathing, chest pain, and in severe cases, bluish skin or lips due to insufficient oxygen concentration in the blood, a condition known as cyanosis. These injuries often result in a disturbance of normal lung function and could lead to further complications such as respiratory failure, depending on the severity of the initial injury. Imaging tests, such as a chest X-ray or a CT scan, are often used to diagnose the type and extent of the injury that has occurred.