S65.002S is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of left arm, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of left arm, sequela (ICD-10-CM S65.002S), 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 ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of left arm, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S65.002S. Excludes2 (not included here): burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated open wound S61.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S65.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S65.002S 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.
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound S61.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S65.002S require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S65.
Can S65.002S be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S65.002S 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); frostbite (T33-T34); insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S65.002S in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S65.001D — Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of right arm, subsequent encounter
- S65.001S — Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of right arm, sequela
- S65.002 — Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of left arm
- S65.002A — Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of left arm, initial encounter
- S65.002D — Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of left arm, subsequent encounter
- S65.009 — Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm
- S65.009A — Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S65.009D — Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S65.009S — Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm, sequela
- S65.01 — Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level
View all 40 codes in the S65 family