S15.002A ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified injury of left carotid artery, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S15.002AUnspecified injury of left carotid artery, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S15.002A sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the neck (S10-S19)
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Category S15
Injury of blood vessels at neck level
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Subcategory S15.002
Unspecified injury of left carotid artery
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Code S15.002A
Unspecified injury of left carotid artery, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S15.002A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S15.002A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S15.002A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S15.002A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S15.002A.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S15.002A mean?
S15.002A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified injury of left carotid artery, initial encounter.”
Is S15.002A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S15.002A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S15.002A located in ICD-10-CM?
S15.002A 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 and subcategory S15.002, Unspecified injury of left carotid artery.
What coding notes are listed for S15.002A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S15.002A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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