S55.21 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S55.211 Laceration of vein at forearm level, right arm
- S55.211A Laceration of vein at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter
- S55.211D Laceration of vein at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter
- S55.211S Laceration of vein at forearm level, right arm, sequela
- S55.212 Laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm
- S55.212A Laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm, initial encounter
- S55.212D Laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm, subsequent encounter
- S55.212S Laceration of vein at forearm level, left arm, sequela
- S55.219 Laceration of vein at forearm level, unspecified arm
- S55.219A Laceration of vein at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S55.219D Laceration of vein at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S55.219S Laceration of vein at forearm level, unspecified arm, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S55.21 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm
- S55 Injury of blood vessels at forearm level
- S55.0 Injury of ulnar artery at forearm level
- S55.1 Injury of radial artery at forearm level
- S55.2 Injury of vein at forearm level
- S55.8 Injury of other blood vessels at forearm level
- S55.9 Injury of unspecified blood vessel at forearm level
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S55.21 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S55.21 ICD 10 code
Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.
Types of arm injuries include :
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Sprains
- Dislocations
- Fractures (broken bones)
- Nerve problems
- Osteoarthritis
You may also have problems or injure specific parts of your arm, such as your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder.
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