Is S45.212 a billable code?
No. S45.212 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
S45.212: Laceration of axillary or brachial vein, left side
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S45.212 groups related diagnoses under laceration of axillary or brachial vein, left side. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S45.212
- S45.212ALaceration of axillary or brachial vein, left side, initial encounter
- S45.212DLaceration of axillary or brachial vein, left side, subsequent encounter
- S45.212SLaceration of axillary or brachial vein, left side, sequela
Other codes in S45.21 Laceration of axillary or brachial vein
S45.212 questions
What does S45.212 mean?
S45.212 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration of axillary or brachial vein, left 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.