All ICD10 Codes

S15.02

Non-Billable
ChapterS00–T88
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Major laceration of carotid artery

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
S15.021Major laceration of right carotid arteryS15.022Major laceration of left carotid arteryS15.029Major laceration of unspecified carotid artery
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Complete transection of carotid artery
  • Traumatic rupture of carotid artery
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S10-S19Injuries to the neck (S10-S19)
S15Injury of blood vessels at neck level
S15.0Injury of carotid artery of neck
S15.02Major laceration of carotid arteryNot billable
S15.021Major laceration of right carotid arteryBillable
S15.022Major laceration of left carotid arteryBillable
S15.029Major laceration of unspecified carotid arteryBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to S15.02:

subcategoryS15.0
Injury of carotid artery of neck
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categoryS15
Injury of blood vessels at neck level
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blockS10-S19
Injuries to the neck (S10-S19)
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chapterCH19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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