S25.599
Billable

Other specified injury of intercostal blood vessels, unspecified side

Billable / Specific Code

What is Other specified injury of intercostal blood vessels, unspecified side?

ICD-10-CM S25.599 is the diagnosis code for Other specified injury of intercostal blood vessels, unspecified side. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

Coding Guidelines for S25.599

Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S25.599 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeS25.599 — Other specified injury of intercostal blood vessels, unspecified side
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S25.599 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, S25.599 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does S25.599 mean?

S25.599 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other specified injury of intercostal blood vessels, unspecified side". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S25.599?

The parent code of S25.599 is S25.59 ("Other specified injury of intercostal blood vessels"). S25.599 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S25.599 in?

S25.599 is located in Section S20-S29 — "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use S25.599?

Use S25.599 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other specified injury of intercostal blood vessels, unspecified side" 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 Other specified injury of intercostal blood vessels, unspecified side?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other specified injury of intercostal blood vessels, unspecified side is S25.599.

Can S25.599 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, S25.599 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is S25.599 in?

S25.599 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S25.599 valid for 2026?

Yes, S25.599 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousS25.592Other specified injury of intercostal blood vessels, left sideNext →S25.8Injury of other blood vessels of thorax
Code Details
S25.599
Other specified injury of intercostal blood vessels, unspecified side
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S20-S29 — Injuries to the thorax
2026 ICD-10-CM