S25.42 ICD-10-CM Code: Major laceration of pulmonary blood vessels
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S25.42 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.
- Complete transection of pulmonary blood vessels
- Traumatic rupture of pulmonary blood vessels
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
Can S25.42 be billed directly?
No. S25.42 (Major laceration of pulmonary blood vessels) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S25.42 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S25.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S25.42 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S25.412S — Minor laceration of left pulmonary blood vessels, sequela
- S25.419 — Minor laceration of unspecified pulmonary blood vessels
- S25.419A — Minor laceration of unspecified pulmonary blood vessels, initial encounter
- S25.419D — Minor laceration of unspecified pulmonary blood vessels, subsequent encounter
- S25.419S — Minor laceration of unspecified pulmonary blood vessels, sequela
- S25.421 — Major laceration of right pulmonary blood vessels
- S25.421A — Major laceration of right pulmonary blood vessels, initial encounter
- S25.421D — Major laceration of right pulmonary blood vessels, subsequent encounter
- S25.421S — Major laceration of right pulmonary blood vessels, sequela
- S25.422 — Major laceration of left pulmonary blood vessels