S55 ICD-10-CM Code: Injury of blood vessels at forearm level
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S55Injury of blood vessels at forearm level
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S55 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
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Category S55
Injury of blood vessels at forearm level
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Code S55
Injury of blood vessels at forearm level
More specific choices
Codes under S55
S55 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S55.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S55.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S55.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S55.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level (S65.-)
- injury of brachial vessels (S45.1-S45.2)
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S55 mean?
S55 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Injury of blood vessels at forearm level.”
Is S55 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S55 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 S55 located in ICD-10-CM?
S55 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59) (S50–S59), under category S55, Injury of blood vessels at forearm level.
What coding notes are listed for S55?
No inclusion terms are listed for S55 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level (S65.-); injury of brachial vessels (S45.1-S45.2).
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