S20.36 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S20.361 Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right front wall of thorax
- S20.361A Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right front wall of thorax, initial encounter
- S20.361D Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right front wall of thorax, subsequent encounter
- S20.361S Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right front wall of thorax, sequela
- S20.362 Insect bite (nonvenomous) of left front wall of thorax
- S20.362A Insect bite (nonvenomous) of left front wall of thorax, initial encounter
- S20.362D Insect bite (nonvenomous) of left front wall of thorax, subsequent encounter
- S20.362S Insect bite (nonvenomous) of left front wall of thorax, sequela
- S20.363 Insect bite (nonvenomous) of bilateral front wall of thorax
- S20.363A Insect bite (nonvenomous) of bilateral front wall of thorax, initial encounter
- S20.363D Insect bite (nonvenomous) of bilateral front wall of thorax, subsequent encounter
- S20.363S Insect bite (nonvenomous) of bilateral front wall of thorax, sequela
- S20.364 Insect bite (nonvenomous) of middle front wall of thorax
- S20.364A Insect bite (nonvenomous) of middle front wall of thorax, initial encounter
- S20.364D Insect bite (nonvenomous) of middle front wall of thorax, subsequent encounter
- S20.364S Insect bite (nonvenomous) of middle front wall of thorax, sequela
- S20.369 Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified front wall of thorax
- S20.369A Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified front wall of thorax, initial encounter
- S20.369D Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified front wall of thorax, subsequent encounter
- S20.369S Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified front wall of thorax, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S20.36 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S20-S29 Injuries to the thorax
- S20 Superficial injury of thorax
- S20.0 Contusion of breast
- S20.1 Other and unspecified superficial injuries of breast
- S20.2 Contusion of thorax
- S20.3 Other and unspecified superficial injuries of front wall of thorax
- S20.4 Other and unspecified superficial injuries of back wall of thorax
- S20.9 Superficial injury of unspecified parts of thorax
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S20.36 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S20.36 ICD 10 code
Most insect bites are harmless, though they sometimes cause discomfort. Bee, wasp, and hornet stings and fire ant bites usually hurt. Mosquito and flea bites usually itch. Insects can also spread diseases. In the United States, some mosquitoes spread West Nile virus. Travelers outside the United States may be at risk for malaria and other infections.
To prevent insect bites and their complications:
- Don't bother insects
- Use insect repellant
- Wear protective clothing
- Be careful when you eat outside because food attracts insects
- If you know you have severe allergic reactions to insect bites and stings (such as anaphylaxis), carry an emergency epinephrine kit