S20.17

Non-billable

Other superficial bite of breast

S20.17 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other superficial bite of breast. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S20.171 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S20.1
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • open bite of breast (S21.05-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S20.17?
S20.17 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other superficial bite of breast". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S20.17 a billable code?
No — S20.17 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S20.171) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S20.17?
S20.17 has 3 more specific child codes, including S20.171, S20.172, S20.179.
What is excluded from S20.17?
Excludes1 (not coded here): open bite of breast (S21.05-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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