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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S55.009D ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent 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

S55.009D

Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S55.009D sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)

  3. 3

    Category S55

    Injury of blood vessels at forearm level

  4. 4

    Subcategory S55.009

    Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, unspecified arm

  5. 5

    Code S55.009D

    Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S55.009D.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S55.009D.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S55.009D.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S55.009D.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S55.009D.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S55.009D mean?

S55.009D is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter.”

Is S55.009D a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S55.009D 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 S55.009D located in ICD-10-CM?

S55.009D 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 and subcategory S55.009, Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, unspecified arm.

What coding notes are listed for S55.009D?

No inclusion terms are listed for S55.009D in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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