ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S15.01
Minor laceration of carotid artery
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S15.01
Inclusion Terms
- Incomplete transection of carotid artery
- Laceration of carotid artery NOS
- Superficial laceration of carotid artery
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S15.01 (Minor laceration of carotid artery)
ICD-10-CM code S15.01 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 S15.01 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S15.01 - Minor laceration of carotid artery. 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 Minor laceration of carotid artery.