Is S45.019 a billable code?
No. S45.019 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S45.019: Laceration of axillary artery, unspecified side
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S45.019 groups related diagnoses under laceration of axillary artery, unspecified side. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S45.019
- S45.019ALaceration of axillary artery, unspecified side, initial encounter
- S45.019DLaceration of axillary artery, unspecified side, subsequent encounter
- S45.019SLaceration of axillary artery, unspecified side, sequela
Other codes in S45.01 Laceration of axillary artery
S45.019 questions
What does S45.019 mean?
S45.019 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration of axillary artery, unspecified side. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.