ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S15.3
Injury of internal jugular vein
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S15.3
Inclusion Terms
- Incomplete transection of internal jugular vein
- Laceration of internal jugular vein NOS
- Superficial laceration of internal jugular vein
Inclusion Terms
- Complete transection of internal jugular vein
- Traumatic rupture of internal jugular vein
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S15.3 (Injury of internal jugular vein)
ICD-10-CM code S15.3 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 S15.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S15.3 - Injury of internal 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 internal jugular vein.