ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S15.0
Injury of carotid artery of neck
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S15.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
injury of internal carotid artery, intracranial portion (S06.8)
Inclusion Terms
- Injury of carotid artery (common) (external) (internal, extracranial portion)
- Injury of carotid artery NOS
Inclusion Terms
- Incomplete transection of carotid artery
- Laceration of carotid artery NOS
- Superficial laceration of carotid artery
Inclusion Terms
- Complete transection of carotid artery
- Traumatic rupture of carotid artery
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S15.0 (Injury of carotid artery of neck)
ICD-10-CM code S15.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S15.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S15.0 - Injury of carotid artery of neck. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Injury of carotid artery of neck.