S65.517
Non-billableLaceration of blood vessel of left little finger
Laceration of blood vessel of left little 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
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A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
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
S65.518Laceration of blood vessel of other finger
S65.519Laceration of blood vessel of unspecified finger
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for laceration of blood vessel of left little finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for laceration of blood vessel of left little finger is S65.517. The full clinical description is "Laceration of blood vessel of left little finger". S65.517 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S65.517 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S65.517 represents “Laceration of blood vessel of left little 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 S65.517 a billable code?
No, S65.517 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 S65.517.
What chapter is S65.517 in?
S65.517 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S65.517?
S65.517 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 S65.517?
S65.517 has 3 child codes, including: S65.517A (Laceration of blood vessel of left little finger, init), S65.517D (Laceration of blood vessel of left little finger, subs), S65.517S (Laceration of blood vessel of left little finger, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S65.517?
Yes, when using S65.517, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S65.517?
S65.517 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2854827. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S65.517 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like laceration of blood vessel of left little finger 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 S65.517?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S65.517 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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