S20.171⚠ Requires 7th Character

Other superficial bite of breast, right breast

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S20

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S20.171:

Ainitial encounterS20.171ADsubsequent encounterS20.171DSsequelaS20.171S

Sub-codes of S20.171(3)

S20.171 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S20.171AOther superficial bite of breast, right breast, initial enco…✓ BillableS20.171DOther superficial bite of breast, right breast, subsequent e…✓ BillableS20.171SOther superficial bite of breast, right breast, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S20-S29Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)├S20Superficial injury of thorax
└S20.171Other superficial bite of breast, right breast

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