Is S27.491 a billable code?
No. S27.491 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S27.491: Other injury of bronchus, unilateral
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S27.491 groups related diagnoses under other injury of bronchus, unilateral. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S27.491
- S27.491AOther injury of bronchus, unilateral, initial encounter
- S27.491DOther injury of bronchus, unilateral, subsequent encounter
- S27.491SOther injury of bronchus, unilateral, sequela
Other codes in S27.49 Other injury of bronchus
S27.491 questions
What does S27.491 mean?
S27.491 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other injury of bronchus, unilateral. 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.