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S85.912

Non-billable

Laceration of unsp blood vessel at lower leg level, left leg

Laceration of unspecified blood vessel at lower leg level, left leg

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S80-S89

Parent Code

S85.91

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 ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • injury of blood vessels at ankle and foot level (S95.-)

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 (S81.-)

Child Codes (3)

S85.912A

Lacerat unsp blood vessel at lower leg level, left leg, init

BillableS85.912D

Lacerat unsp blood vessel at lower leg level, left leg, subs

BillableS85.912S

Lacerat unsp blood vess at low leg level, left leg, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for laceration of unsp blood vessel at lower leg level, left leg?

The ICD-10-CM code for laceration of unsp blood vessel at lower leg level, left leg is S85.912. The full clinical description is "Laceration of unspecified blood vessel at lower leg level, left leg". S85.912 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S85.912 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S85.912 represents "Laceration of unspecified blood vessel at lower leg level, left leg". 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 S85.912 a billable code?

No, S85.912 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 S85.912.

What chapter is S85.912 in?

S85.912 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S85.912?

S85.912 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 S85.912?

S85.912 has 3 child codes, including: S85.912A (Lacerat unsp blood vessel at lower leg level, left leg, init), S85.912D (Lacerat unsp blood vessel at lower leg level, left leg, subs), S85.912S (Lacerat unsp blood vess at low leg level, left leg, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S85.912?

Yes, when using S85.912 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S85.912?

S85.912 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865028. 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.