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ICD-10/S65.21

S65.21 ICD-10-CM Code: Laceration of superficial palmar arch

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

Laceration of superficial palmar arch is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S65.21). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S65.21 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 S65.21 be billed directly?

No. S65.21 (Laceration of superficial palmar arch) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does S65.21 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S65.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S65.21 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S65.202S — Unspecified injury of superficial palmar arch of left hand, sequela
  • S65.209 — Unspecified injury of superficial palmar arch of unspecified hand
  • S65.209A — Unspecified injury of superficial palmar arch of unspecified hand, initial encounter
  • S65.209D — Unspecified injury of superficial palmar arch of unspecified hand, subsequent encounter
  • S65.209S — Unspecified injury of superficial palmar arch of unspecified hand, sequela
  • S65.211 — Laceration of superficial palmar arch of right hand
  • S65.211A — Laceration of superficial palmar arch of right hand, initial encounter
  • S65.211D — Laceration of superficial palmar arch of right hand, subsequent encounter
  • S65.211S — Laceration of superficial palmar arch of right hand, sequela
  • S65.212 — Laceration of superficial palmar arch of left hand

View all codes in the S65 family