S65.919
Non-billableLaceration of unsp blood vessel at wrs/hnd lv of unsp arm
Laceration of unspecified blood vessel at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm
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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for laceration of unsp blood vessel at wrs/hnd lv of unsp arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for laceration of unsp blood vessel at wrs/hnd lv of unsp arm is S65.919. The full clinical description is "Laceration of unspecified blood vessel at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm". S65.919 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S65.919 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S65.919 represents "Laceration of unspecified blood vessel at wrist and hand level of unspecified 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 S65.919 a billable code?
No, S65.919 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 S65.919.
What chapter is S65.919 in?
S65.919 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S65.919?
S65.919 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 S65.919?
S65.919 has 3 child codes, including: S65.919A (Lacerat unsp blood vessel at wrs/hnd lv of unsp arm, init), S65.919D (Lacerat unsp blood vessel at wrs/hnd lv of unsp arm, subs), S65.919S (Lacerat unsp blood vessel at wrs/hnd lv of unsp arm, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S65.919?
Yes, when using S65.919 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S65.919?
S65.919 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2854943. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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