Is S55.009 a billable code?
No. S55.009 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
S55.009: Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, unspecified arm
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S55.009 groups related diagnoses under unspecified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, unspecified arm. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S55.009
- S55.009AUnspecified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S55.009DUnspecified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S55.009SUnspecified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, unspecified arm, sequela
Other codes in S55.00 Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level
S55.009 questions
What does S55.009 mean?
S55.009 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, unspecified arm. 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.