S15.21Non-billable (header)

Minor laceration of external jugular vein

Sub-codes of S15.21(3)

S15.21 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill. Sub-codes marked ⚠ require a 7th character — append A, D, or S (and an X placeholder if needed).

S15.211Minor laceration of right external jugular vein⚠ 7th char S15.212Minor laceration of left external jugular vein⚠ 7th char S15.219Minor laceration of unspecified external jugular vein⚠ 7th char

Inclusion Terms

•Incomplete transection of external jugular vein
•Laceration of external jugular vein NOS
•Superficial laceration of external jugular vein

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S10-S19Injuries to the neck (S10-S19)├S15Injury of blood vessels at neck level

└S15.21Minor laceration of external jugular vein

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