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S55.212

Non-billable

Laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm

Laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S50-S59

Parent Code

S55.21

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

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)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level (S65.-)
  • injury of brachial vessels (S45.1-S45.2)

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 (S51.-)

Child Codes (3)

S55.212A

Laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm, init encntr

BillableS55.212D

Laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm, subs encntr

BillableS55.212S

Laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm?

The ICD-10-CM code for laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm is S55.212. The full clinical description is "Laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm". S55.212 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S55.212 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S55.212 represents "Laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm". 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 S55.212 a billable code?

No, S55.212 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 S55.212.

What chapter is S55.212 in?

S55.212 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S55.212?

S55.212 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 S55.212?

S55.212 has 3 child codes, including: S55.212A (Laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm, init encntr), S55.212D (Laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm, subs encntr), S55.212S (Laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S55.212?

Yes, when using S55.212 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S55.212?

S55.212 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2847650. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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