S15.8 – Injury of other specified blood vessels at neck level

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S15.8
Code
S15.8 (claims format: S158)
Description
Injury of other specified blood vessels at neck level
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

Billable codes under S15.8

S15.8 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 (use placeholder X for empty positions).

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

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)

Index terms for S15.8

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in S15

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S15.8?

S15.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for injury of other specified blood vessels at neck level, in the block S10-S19 (Injuries to the neck).

Is S15.8 a billable code?

No. S15.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S15.8 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.