Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S25 is the diagnosis code for Injury of blood vessels of thorax. 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.
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 S25 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S25 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S25 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of blood vessels of thorax". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S25 is located in Section S20-S29 — "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S25 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S25.0, S25.1, S25.2, S25.3, S25.4 and more.
Use S25 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of blood vessels of thorax" 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 Injury of blood vessels of thorax is S25.
No, S25 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S25 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S25 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.