S65.502 – Unspecified injury of blood vessel of right middle finger

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S65.502

Code: S65.502 (claims format: S65502)
Description: Unspecified injury of blood vessel of right middle finger
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: S60-S69 Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
Parent codes: S65 › S65.5 › S65.50

Billable codes under S65.502

S65.502 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.

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.

S65 – Injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level

Code also:

any associated open wound (S61.-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S65

Block S60-S69

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Related codes in S65.50

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S65.502?

S65.502 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified injury of blood vessel of right middle finger, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).

Is S65.502 a billable code?

No. S65.502 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S65.502 belong to?

It belongs to category S65 – Injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand 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.