S55.102D is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified injury of radial artery at forearm level, left arm, subsequent encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified injury of radial artery at forearm level, left arm, subsequent encounter (ICD-10-CM S55.102D), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Unspecified injury of radial artery at forearm level, left arm, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S55.102D. Excludes2 (not included here): injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level S65.-; injury of brachial vessels S45.1-S45.2; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; injuries of wrist and hand S60-S69; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated open wound S51.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S55.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S55.102D in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level S65.-
- injury of brachial vessels S45.1-S45.2
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- injuries of wrist and hand S60-S69
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound S51.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S55.102D require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S55.
Can S55.102D be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S55.102D and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level (S65.-); injury of brachial vessels (S45.1-S45.2); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S55.102D in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S55.091A — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter
- S55.091D — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter
- S55.091S — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, right arm, sequela
- S55.092 — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, left arm
- S55.092A — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, left arm, initial encounter
- S55.092D — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, left arm, subsequent encounter
- S55.092S — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, left arm, sequela
- S55.099 — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, unspecified arm
- S55.099A — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S55.099D — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S55 family