S55.109A ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified injury of radial artery at forearm level, unspecified arm, 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
S55.109AUnspecified injury of radial artery at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S55.109A 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 elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
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Category S55
Injury of blood vessels at forearm level
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Subcategory S55.109
Unspecified injury of radial artery at forearm level, unspecified arm
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Code S55.109A
Unspecified injury of radial artery at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S55.109A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S55.109A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S55.109A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S55.109A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S55.109A.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S55.109A mean?
S55.109A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified injury of radial artery at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter.”
Is S55.109A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S55.109A 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 S55.109A located in ICD-10-CM?
S55.109A 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 S55.109, Unspecified injury of radial artery at forearm level, unspecified arm.
What coding notes are listed for S55.109A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S55.109A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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