S45.30
Non-billableUnsp injury of superficial vein at shldr/up arm
Unspecified injury of superficial vein at shoulder and upper arm level
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 axilla
- injuries of scapular region
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 Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp injury of superficial vein at shldr/up arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp injury of superficial vein at shldr/up arm is S45.30. The full clinical description is "Unspecified injury of superficial vein at shoulder and upper arm level". S45.30 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S45.30 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S45.30 represents “Unspecified injury of superficial vein at shoulder and upper arm level”. 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 S45.30 a billable code?
No, S45.30 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 S45.30.
What chapter is S45.30 in?
S45.30 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S45.30?
S45.30 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 S45.30?
S45.30 has 3 child codes, including: S45.301 (Unsp injury of superficial vein at shldr/up arm, right arm), S45.302 (Unsp injury of superficial vein at shldr/up arm, left arm), S45.309 (Unsp injury of superficial vein at shldr/up arm, unsp arm).
Are additional codes required with S45.30?
Yes, when using S45.30, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S45.30?
S45.30 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2842819. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S45.30 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unsp injury of superficial vein at shldr/up arm affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S45.30?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S45.30 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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