S25.01XS is the authoritative medical code for Minor laceration of thoracic aorta, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for minor laceration of thoracic aorta, sequela (ICD-10-CM S25.01XS), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Minor laceration of thoracic aorta, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S25.01S. Includes: injuries of breast; injuries of chest wall; injuries of interscapular area. Inclusion terms: Incomplete transection of thoracic aorta; Laceration of thoracic aorta NOS; Superficial laceration of thoracic aorta. Excludes2 (not included here): burns and corrosions T20-T32; effects of foreign body in bronchus T17.5; effects of foreign body in esophagus T18.1; effects of foreign body in lung T17.8; effects of foreign body in trachea T17.4; frostbite T33-T34; injuries of axilla; injuries of clavicle; injuries of scapular region; injuries of shoulder; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated open wound S21.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S25.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S25.01XS in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- injuries of breast
- injuries of chest wall
- injuries of interscapular area
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- Incomplete transection of thoracic aorta
- Laceration of thoracic aorta NOS
- Superficial laceration of thoracic aorta
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- effects of foreign body in bronchus T17.5
- effects of foreign body in esophagus T18.1
- effects of foreign body in lung T17.8
- effects of foreign body in trachea T17.4
- frostbite T33-T34
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound S21.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S25.01XS require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S25.
Can S25.01XS be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S25.01XS and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); effects of foreign body in bronchus (T17.5); effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1); effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8).
What conditions are included under S25.01XS?
Minor laceration of thoracic aorta, sequela includes: Incomplete transection of thoracic aorta; Laceration of thoracic aorta NOS; Superficial laceration of thoracic aorta.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S25.01XS in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S25 — Injury of blood vessels of thorax
- S25.0 — Injury of thoracic aorta
- S25.00 — Unspecified injury of thoracic aorta
- S25.00XA — Unspecified injury of thoracic aorta, initial encounter
- S25.00XD — Unspecified injury of thoracic aorta, subsequent encounter
- S25.00XS — Unspecified injury of thoracic aorta, sequela
- S25.01 — Minor laceration of thoracic aorta
- S25.01XA — Minor laceration of thoracic aorta, initial encounter
- S25.01XD — Minor laceration of thoracic aorta, subsequent encounter
- S25.02 — Major laceration of thoracic aorta
View all 40 codes in the S25 family