S15.202
Billable

Unspecified injury of left external jugular vein

Billable / Specific Code

What is Unspecified injury of left external jugular vein?

ICD-10-CM S15.202 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified injury of left external jugular vein. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the neck" 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 S15.202

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 S15.202 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S15.202 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, S15.202 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does S15.202 mean?

S15.202 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified injury of left external jugular vein". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S15.202?

The parent code of S15.202 is S15.20 ("Unspecified injury of external jugular vein"). S15.202 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S15.202 in?

S15.202 is located in Section S10-S19 — "Injuries to the neck" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use S15.202?

Use S15.202 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified injury of left external jugular vein" 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 Unspecified injury of left external jugular vein?

The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified injury of left external jugular vein is S15.202.

Can S15.202 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, S15.202 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is S15.202 in?

S15.202 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S15.202 valid for 2026?

Yes, S15.202 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
S15.202
Unspecified injury of left external jugular vein
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S10-S19 — Injuries to the neck
2026 ICD-10-CM