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S15.322

Non-billable

Major laceration of left internal jugular vein

Major laceration of left internal jugular vein

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

Parent Code

S15.32

Child Codes

3

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
  • effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
  • effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
  • effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

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)

S15.322A

Major laceration of left internal jugular vein, init encntr

BillableS15.322D

Major laceration of left internal jugular vein, subs encntr

BillableS15.322S

Major laceration of left internal jugular vein, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for major laceration of left internal jugular vein?

The ICD-10-CM code for major laceration of left internal jugular vein is S15.322. The full clinical description is "Major laceration of left internal jugular vein". S15.322 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S15.322 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S15.322 represents "Major laceration of left internal jugular vein". 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 S15.322 a billable code?

No, S15.322 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 S15.322.

What chapter is S15.322 in?

S15.322 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S15.322?

S15.322 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 S15.322?

S15.322 has 3 child codes, including: S15.322A (Major laceration of left internal jugular vein, init encntr), S15.322D (Major laceration of left internal jugular vein, subs encntr), S15.322S (Major laceration of left internal jugular vein, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S15.322?

Yes, when using S15.322 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S15.322?

S15.322 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2834295. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.