S25.819
Non-billableLaceration of other blood vessels of thorax, unsp side
Laceration of other blood vessels of thorax, unspecified side
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 breast
- injuries of chest (wall)
- injuries of interscapular area
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 bronchus (T17.5)
- effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
- effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8)
- effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- 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 (S21.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for laceration of other blood vessels of thorax, unsp side?
The ICD-10-CM code for laceration of other blood vessels of thorax, unsp side is S25.819. The full clinical description is "Laceration of other blood vessels of thorax, unspecified side". S25.819 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S25.819 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S25.819 represents "Laceration of other blood vessels of thorax, unspecified side". 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 S25.819 a billable code?
No, S25.819 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 S25.819.
What chapter is S25.819 in?
S25.819 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S25.819?
S25.819 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 S25.819?
S25.819 has 3 child codes, including: S25.819A (Laceration of oth blood vessels of thorax, unsp side, init), S25.819D (Laceration of oth blood vessels of thorax, unsp side, subs), S25.819S (Laceration of blood vessels of thorax, unsp side, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S25.819?
Yes, when using S25.819 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S25.819?
S25.819 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2836150. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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