S15.212⚠ Requires 7th Character

Minor laceration of left external jugular vein

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S15

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S15.212:

Ainitial encounterS15.212ADsubsequent encounterS15.212DSsequelaS15.212S

Sub-codes of S15.212(3)

S15.212 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S15.212AMinor laceration of left external jugular vein, initial enco…✓ BillableS15.212DMinor laceration of left external jugular vein, subsequent e…✓ BillableS15.212SMinor laceration of left external jugular vein, sequela✓ Billable

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
└S15.212Minor laceration of left external jugular vein

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