S15.129S – Major laceration of unspecified vertebral artery, sequela

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the neck

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S15.129S

Code: S15.129S (claims format: S15129S)
Description: Major laceration of unspecified vertebral artery, sequela
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: S10-S19 Injuries to the neck
Parent codes: S15 › S15.1 › S15.12 › S15.129

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S15 – Injury of blood vessels at neck level

Code also:

any associated open wound (S11.-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S15

S15.12 – Major laceration of vertebral artery

Applicable to:

Complete transection of vertebral artery
Traumatic rupture of vertebral artery

Block S10-S19

Includes:

injuries of nape
injuries of supraclavicular region
injuries of throat

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
frostbite (T33-T34)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Related codes in S15.129

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S15.129S?

S15.129S is the ICD-10-CM code for major laceration of unspecified vertebral artery, sequela, in the block S10-S19 (Injuries to the neck).

Is S15.129S a billable code?

Yes. S15.129S is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S15.129S belong to?

It belongs to category S15 – Injury of blood vessels at neck level.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.