S55.211
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Laceration of vein at forearm level, right arm
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.
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level (S65.-)
- • injury of brachial vessels (S45.1-S45.2)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S55.211 represents laceration of vein at forearm level, right arm. 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 S55.211.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S55.211?
ICD-10-CM code S55.211 is "Laceration of vein at forearm level, right arm". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S55.211 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, S55.211 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Can S55.211 be coded with other codes?
S55.211 has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S55.21
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
🧪 Validate Combinations
Add S55.211 to the Excludes Checker to validate against your full code list.
Open in Checker →Code Information
Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)