Is S55.811 a billable code?
No. S55.811 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
S55.811: Laceration of other blood vessels at forearm level, right arm
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S55.811 groups related diagnoses under laceration of other blood vessels at forearm level, right arm. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S55.811
- S55.811ALaceration of other blood vessels at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter
- S55.811DLaceration of other blood vessels at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter
- S55.811SLaceration of other blood vessels at forearm level, right arm, sequela
Other codes in S55.81 Laceration of other blood vessels at forearm level
S55.811 questions
What does S55.811 mean?
S55.811 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration of other blood vessels at forearm level, right 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.