S15.32

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Major laceration of internal jugular vein

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.

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Also Known As

Complete transection of internal jugular veinTraumatic rupture of internal jugular vein
✓ No additional coding notes for S15.32

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S15.32 represents major laceration of internal jugular vein. 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 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S15.32.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S15.32?

ICD-10-CM code S15.32 is "Major laceration of internal jugular vein". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S15.32 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S15.32 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Related Codes in S15.3

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Code Information

CodeS15.32
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS15.3
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)