S15.329 – Major laceration of unspecified internal jugular vein

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S15.329
Code
S15.329 (claims format: S15329)
Description
Major laceration of unspecified internal jugular vein
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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 › S15.3 › S15.32

Billable codes under S15.329

S15.329 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

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

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

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

S15.32 – Major laceration of internal jugular vein

Applicable to:
  • Complete transection of internal jugular vein
  • Traumatic rupture of internal jugular vein

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 S15.32

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S15.329?

S15.329 is the ICD-10-CM code for major laceration of unspecified internal jugular vein, in the block S10-S19 (Injuries to the neck).

Is S15.329 a billable code?

No. S15.329 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S15.329 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.