S15 ICD-10-CM Code: Injury of blood vessels at neck level
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S15Injury of blood vessels at neck level
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S15 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the neck (S10-S19)
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Category S15
Injury of blood vessels at neck level
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Code S15
Injury of blood vessels at neck level
Codes under S15
S15 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S15.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S15.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S15.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S15.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S15.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S15 mean?
S15 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Injury of blood vessels at neck level.”
Is S15 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S15 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S15 located in ICD-10-CM?
S15 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the neck (S10-S19) (S10–S19), under category S15, Injury of blood vessels at neck level.
What coding notes are listed for S15?
No inclusion terms are listed for S15 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.