S55.101A
✓ BillableUnspecified injury of radial artery at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level (S65.-)
- • injury of brachial vessels (S45.1-S45.2)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S55.101A represents unspecified injury of radial artery at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S55.101A?
ICD-10-CM code S55.101A is "Unspecified injury of radial artery at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S55.101A a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, S55.101A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Can S55.101A be coded with other codes?
S55.101A has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S55.101
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)