ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S15.2
Injury of external jugular vein
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S15.2
Inclusion Terms
- Incomplete transection of external jugular vein
- Laceration of external jugular vein NOS
- Superficial laceration of external jugular vein
Inclusion Terms
- Complete transection of external jugular vein
- Traumatic rupture of external jugular vein
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S15.2 (Injury of external jugular vein)
ICD-10-CM code S15.2 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 S15.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S15.2 - Injury of external jugular vein. 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 external jugular vein.