S55.219
Non-billableLaceration of vein at forearm level, unspecified arm
Laceration of vein at forearm level, 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 Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for laceration of vein at forearm level, unspecified arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for laceration of vein at forearm level, unspecified arm is S55.219. The full clinical description is "Laceration of vein at forearm level, unspecified arm". S55.219 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S55.219 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S55.219 represents “Laceration of vein at forearm level, 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 S55.219 a billable code?
No, S55.219 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 S55.219.
What chapter is S55.219 in?
S55.219 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S55.219?
S55.219 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 S55.219?
S55.219 has 3 child codes, including: S55.219A (Laceration of vein at forearm level, unsp arm, init encntr), S55.219D (Laceration of vein at forearm level, unsp arm, subs encntr), S55.219S (Laceration of vein at forearm level, unsp arm, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S55.219?
Yes, when using S55.219, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S55.219?
S55.219 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2847654. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S55.219 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like laceration of vein at forearm level, unspecified 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 S55.219?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S55.219 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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