S15.021
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Major laceration of right carotid artery
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • injury of internal carotid artery, intracranial portion (S06.8)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S15.021 represents major laceration of right carotid artery. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S15.021. Coders should note that S15.021 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S15.021?
ICD-10-CM code S15.021 is "Major laceration of right carotid artery". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S15.021 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, S15.021 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with S15.021?
S15.021 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in S15.02
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)