S15.022
Non-billableMajor laceration of left carotid artery
Major laceration of left carotid artery
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for major laceration of left carotid artery?
The ICD-10-CM code for major laceration of left carotid artery is S15.022. The full clinical description is "Major laceration of left carotid artery". S15.022 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S15.022 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S15.022 represents "Major laceration of left carotid artery". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S15.022 a billable code?
No, S15.022 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S15.022.
What chapter is S15.022 in?
S15.022 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S15.022?
S15.022 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); injury of internal carotid artery, intracranial portion (S06.8).
What are the subcategories under S15.022?
S15.022 has 3 child codes, including: S15.022A (Major laceration of left carotid artery, initial encounter), S15.022D (Major laceration of left carotid artery, subs encntr), S15.022S (Major laceration of left carotid artery, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S15.022?
Yes, when using S15.022 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S15.022?
S15.022 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2834124. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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