Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S45.292 is the diagnosis code for Other specified injury of axillary or brachial vein, left side. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm" 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.
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.
Understanding where S45.292 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S45.292 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S45.292 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other specified injury of axillary or brachial vein, left side". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S45.292 is S45.29 ("Other specified injury of axillary or brachial vein"). S45.292 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S45.292 is located in Section S40-S49 — "Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S45.292 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other specified injury of axillary or brachial vein, left side" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other specified injury of axillary or brachial vein, left side is S45.292.
Yes, S45.292 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S45.292 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S45.292 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.