S25.2
Non-Billable

Injury of superior vena cava

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Injury of superior vena cava?

ICD-10-CM S25.2 is the diagnosis code for Injury of superior vena cava. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for S25.2

✅ This Code Includes

  • Injury of vena cava NOS

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S25.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 4 entries
S25.20Unspecified injury of superior vena cavaBillableS25.21Minor laceration of superior vena cavaBillableS25.22Major laceration of superior vena cavaBillableS25.29Other specified injury of superior vena cavaBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S25.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S25.2 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S25.2 mean?

S25.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of superior vena cava". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S25.2?

The parent code of S25.2 is S25 ("Injury of blood vessels of thorax"). S25.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S25.2 in?

S25.2 is located in Section S20-S29 — "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of S25.2?

S25.2 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S25.20, S25.21, S25.22, S25.29.

When should I use S25.2?

Use S25.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of superior vena cava" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Injury of superior vena cava?

The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of superior vena cava is S25.2.

Can S25.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S25.2 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S25.2 in?

S25.2 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S25.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, S25.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S25.2
Injury of superior vena cava
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S20-S29 — Injuries to the thorax
2026 ICD-10-CM