S65.51 – Laceration of blood vessel of other and unspecified finger

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S65.51
Code
S65.51 (claims format: S6551)
Description
Laceration of blood vessel of other and unspecified 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

Billable codes under S65.51

S65.51 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.

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)

Index terms for S65.51

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

Related codes in S65.5

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S65.51?

S65.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for laceration of blood vessel of other and unspecified finger, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).

Is S65.51 a billable code?

No. S65.51 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S65.51 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.