Is S26 a billable code?
No. S26 is a header code that groups 9 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S26: Injury of heart
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S26 groups related diagnoses under injury of heart. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S26
- S26.020AMild laceration of heart with hemopericardium, initial encounter
- S26.020DMild laceration of heart with hemopericardium, subsequent encounter
- S26.020SMild laceration of heart with hemopericardium, sequela
- S26.021AModerate laceration of heart with hemopericardium, initial encounter
- S26.021DModerate laceration of heart with hemopericardium, subsequent encounter
- S26.021SModerate laceration of heart with hemopericardium, sequela
- S26.022AMajor laceration of heart with hemopericardium, initial encounter
- S26.022DMajor laceration of heart with hemopericardium, subsequent encounter
- S26.022SMajor laceration of heart with hemopericardium, sequela
S26 questions
What does S26 mean?
S26 is the ICD-10-CM code for Injury of heart. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.