S25
Non-Billable

Injury of blood vessels of thorax

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Injury of blood vessels of thorax?

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.

Coding Guidelines for S25

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

Sub-Codes 8 entries
S25.0Injury of thoracic aortaNon-BillableS25.00Unspecified injury of thoracic aortaBillableS25.01Minor laceration of thoracic aortaBillableS25.02Major laceration of thoracic aortaBillableS25.09Other specified injury of thoracic aortaBillableS25.1Injury of innominate or subclavian arteryNon-BillableS25.10Unspecified injury of innominate or subclavian arteryNon-BillableS25.101Unspecified injury of right innominate or subclavian arteryBillableS25.102Unspecified injury of left innominate or subclavian arteryBillableS25.109Unspecified injury of unspecified innominate or subclavian arteryBillableS25.11Minor laceration of innominate or subclavian arteryNon-BillableS25.111Minor laceration of right innominate or subclavian arteryBillableS25.112Minor laceration of left innominate or subclavian arteryBillableS25.119Minor laceration of unspecified innominate or subclavian arteryBillableS25.12Major laceration of innominate or subclavian arteryNon-BillableS25.121Major laceration of right innominate or subclavian arteryBillableS25.122Major laceration of left innominate or subclavian arteryBillableS25.129Major laceration of unspecified innominate or subclavian arteryBillableS25.19Other specified injury of innominate or subclavian arteryNon-BillableS25.191Other specified injury of right innominate or subclavian arteryBillableS25.192Other specified injury of left innominate or subclavian arteryBillableS25.199Other specified injury of unspecified innominate or subclavian arteryBillableS25.2Injury of superior vena cavaNon-BillableS25.20Unspecified injury of superior vena cavaBillableS25.21Minor laceration of superior vena cavaBillableS25.22Major laceration of superior vena cavaBillableS25.29Other specified injury of superior vena cavaBillableS25.3Injury of innominate or subclavian veinNon-BillableS25.30Unspecified injury of innominate or subclavian veinNon-BillableS25.301Unspecified injury of right innominate or subclavian veinBillableS25.302Unspecified injury of left innominate or subclavian veinBillableS25.309Unspecified injury of unspecified innominate or subclavian veinBillableS25.31Minor laceration of innominate or subclavian veinNon-BillableS25.311Minor laceration of right innominate or subclavian veinBillableS25.312Minor laceration of left innominate or subclavian veinBillableS25.319Minor laceration of unspecified innominate or subclavian veinBillableS25.32Major laceration of innominate or subclavian veinNon-BillableS25.321Major laceration of right innominate or subclavian veinBillableS25.322Major laceration of left innominate or subclavian veinBillableS25.329Major laceration of unspecified innominate or subclavian veinBillableS25.39Other specified injury of innominate or subclavian veinNon-BillableS25.391Other specified injury of right innominate or subclavian veinBillableS25.392Other specified injury of left innominate or subclavian veinBillableS25.399Other specified injury of unspecified innominate or subclavian veinBillableS25.4Injury of pulmonary blood vesselsNon-BillableS25.40Unspecified injury of pulmonary blood vesselsNon-BillableS25.401Unspecified injury of right pulmonary blood vesselsBillableS25.402Unspecified injury of left pulmonary blood vesselsBillableS25.409Unspecified injury of unspecified pulmonary blood vesselsBillableS25.41Minor laceration of pulmonary blood vesselsNon-BillableS25.411Minor laceration of right pulmonary blood vesselsBillableS25.412Minor laceration of left pulmonary blood vesselsBillableS25.419Minor laceration of unspecified pulmonary blood vesselsBillableS25.42Major laceration of pulmonary blood vesselsNon-BillableS25.421Major laceration of right pulmonary blood vesselsBillableS25.422Major laceration of left pulmonary blood vesselsBillableS25.429Major laceration of unspecified pulmonary blood vesselsBillableS25.49Other specified injury of pulmonary blood vesselsNon-BillableS25.491Other specified injury of right pulmonary blood vesselsBillableS25.492Other specified injury of left pulmonary blood vesselsBillableS25.499Other specified injury of unspecified pulmonary blood vesselsBillableS25.5Injury of intercostal blood vesselsNon-BillableS25.50Unspecified injury of intercostal blood vesselsNon-BillableS25.501Unspecified injury of intercostal blood vessels, right sideBillableS25.502Unspecified injury of intercostal blood vessels, left sideBillableS25.509Unspecified injury of intercostal blood vessels, unspecified sideBillableS25.51Laceration of intercostal blood vesselsNon-BillableS25.511Laceration of intercostal blood vessels, right sideBillableS25.512Laceration of intercostal blood vessels, left sideBillableS25.519Laceration of intercostal blood vessels, unspecified sideBillableS25.59Other specified injury of intercostal blood vesselsNon-BillableS25.591Other specified injury of intercostal blood vessels, right sideBillableS25.592Other specified injury of intercostal blood vessels, left sideBillableS25.599Other specified injury of intercostal blood vessels, unspecified sideBillableS25.8Injury of other blood vessels of thoraxNon-BillableS25.80Unspecified injury of other blood vessels of thoraxNon-BillableS25.801Unspecified injury of other blood vessels of thorax, right sideBillableS25.802Unspecified injury of other blood vessels of thorax, left sideBillableS25.809Unspecified injury of other blood vessels of thorax, unspecified sideBillableS25.81Laceration of other blood vessels of thoraxNon-BillableS25.811Laceration of other blood vessels of thorax, right sideBillableS25.812Laceration of other blood vessels of thorax, left sideBillableS25.819Laceration of other blood vessels of thorax, unspecified sideBillableS25.89Other specified injury of other blood vessels of thoraxNon-BillableS25.891Other specified injury of other blood vessels of thorax, right sideBillableS25.892Other specified injury of other blood vessels of thorax, left sideBillableS25.899Other specified injury of other blood vessels of thorax, unspecified sideBillableS25.9Injury of unspecified blood vessel of thoraxNon-BillableS25.90Unspecified injury of unspecified blood vessel of thoraxBillableS25.91Laceration of unspecified blood vessel of thoraxBillableS25.99Other specified injury of unspecified blood vessel of thoraxBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S25 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S25 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S25 mean?

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.

What section is S25 in?

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

What are the sub-codes of S25?

S25 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S25.0, S25.1, S25.2, S25.3, S25.4 and more.

When should I use S25?

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.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Injury of blood vessels of thorax?

The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of blood vessels of thorax is S25.

Can S25 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S25 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S25 in?

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

Is S25 valid for 2026?

Yes, S25 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
S25
Injury of blood vessels of thorax
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S20-S29 — Injuries to the thorax
2026 ICD-10-CM