Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S75.222 is the diagnosis code for Major laceration of greater saphenous vein at hip and thigh level, left leg. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the hip and thigh" 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 S75.222 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S75.222 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S75.222 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Major laceration of greater saphenous vein at hip and thigh level, left leg". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S75.222 is S75.22 ("Major laceration of greater saphenous vein at hip and thigh level"). S75.222 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S75.222 is located in Section S70-S79 — "Injuries to the hip and thigh" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S75.222 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Major laceration of greater saphenous vein at hip and thigh level, left leg" 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 Major laceration of greater saphenous vein at hip and thigh level, left leg is S75.222.
Yes, S75.222 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S75.222 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S75.222 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.