S65.51
Non-billableLaceration of blood vessel of other and unspecified finger
Laceration of blood vessel of other and unspecified finger
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
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 (S61.-)
Child Codes (10)
S65.510Laceration of blood vessel of right index finger
S65.511Laceration of blood vessel of left index finger
S65.512Laceration of blood vessel of right middle finger
S65.513Laceration of blood vessel of left middle finger
S65.514Laceration of blood vessel of right ring finger
S65.515Laceration of blood vessel of left ring finger
S65.516Laceration of blood vessel of right little finger
S65.517Laceration of blood vessel of left little finger
S65.518Laceration of blood vessel of other finger
S65.519Laceration of blood vessel of unspecified finger
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for laceration of blood vessel of other and unspecified finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for laceration of blood vessel of other and unspecified finger is S65.51. The full clinical description is "Laceration of blood vessel of other and unspecified finger". S65.51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S65.51 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S65.51 represents "Laceration of blood vessel of other and unspecified finger". 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 S65.51 a billable code?
No, S65.51 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under S65.51.
What chapter is S65.51 in?
S65.51 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S65.51?
S65.51 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 S65.51?
S65.51 has 10 child codes, including: S65.510 (Laceration of blood vessel of right index finger), S65.511 (Laceration of blood vessel of left index finger), S65.512 (Laceration of blood vessel of right middle finger), S65.513 (Laceration of blood vessel of left middle finger), and 6 more.
Are additional codes required with S65.51?
Yes, when using S65.51 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S65.51?
S65.51 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2854798. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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