S15
Non-billableInjury of blood vessels at neck level
Injury of blood vessels at neck level
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
S10-S19
Child Codes
6
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries of nape
- injuries of supraclavicular region
- injuries of throat
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound (S11.-)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (6)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S15?
ICD-10-CM code S15 represents "Injury of blood vessels at neck level". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S15 a billable code?
No, S15 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S15.
What chapter is S15 in?
S15 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S15?
S15 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S15?
S15 has 6 child codes, including: S15.0 (Injury of carotid artery of neck), S15.1 (Injury of vertebral artery), S15.2 (Injury of external jugular vein), S15.3 (Injury of internal jugular vein), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S15?
Yes, when using S15 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S15?
S15 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0347663. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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