Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S65 is the diagnosis code for Injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" 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 S65 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S65 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S65 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S65 is located in Section S60-S69 — "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S65 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S65.0, S65.1, S65.2, S65.3, S65.4 and more.
Use S65 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level" 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 at wrist and hand level is S65.
No, S65 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S65 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S65 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.