S65.01 is the authoritative medical code for Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level (ICD-10-CM S65.01), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S65.01. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. 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 S65.01 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
Can S65.01 be billed directly?
No. S65.01 (Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S65.01 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S65.
Can S65.01 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S65.01 and the following may both be reported when both are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4).
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S65.01, with their registry titles.
- S65 — Injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level
- S65.0 — Injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level
- S65.00 — Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level
- S65.001 — Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of right arm
- S65.001A — Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of right arm, initial encounter
- 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
- S65.002S — Unspecified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of left arm, sequela
- 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
- S65.011 — Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of right arm
- S65.011A — Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of right arm, initial encounter
- S65.011D — Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of right arm, subsequent encounter
- S65.011S — Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of right arm, sequela
- S65.012 — Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of left arm
- S65.012A — Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of left arm, initial encounter
- S65.012D — Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of left arm, subsequent encounter
- S65.012S — Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of left arm, sequela
- S65.019 — Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm
- S65.019A — Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S65.019D — Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S65.019S — Laceration of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm, sequela
- S65.09 — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level
- S65.091 — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of right arm
- S65.091A — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of right arm, initial encounter
- S65.091D — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of right arm, subsequent encounter
- S65.091S — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of right arm, sequela
- S65.092 — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of left arm
- S65.092A — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of left arm, initial encounter
- S65.092D — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of left arm, subsequent encounter
- S65.092S — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of left arm, sequela
- S65.099 — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm
- S65.099A — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S65.099D — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S65.099S — Other specified injury of ulnar artery at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm, sequela
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