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ICD-10/S65.31

S65.31 ICD-10-CM Code: Laceration of deep 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 deep palmar arch is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S65.31). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S65.31 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 S65.31 be billed directly?

No. S65.31 (Laceration of deep palmar arch) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does S65.31 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 S65.31 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S65.302S — Unspecified injury of deep palmar arch of left hand, sequela
  • S65.309 — Unspecified injury of deep palmar arch of unspecified hand
  • S65.309A — Unspecified injury of deep palmar arch of unspecified hand, initial encounter
  • S65.309D — Unspecified injury of deep palmar arch of unspecified hand, subsequent encounter
  • S65.309S — Unspecified injury of deep palmar arch of unspecified hand, sequela
  • S65.311 — Laceration of deep palmar arch of right hand
  • S65.311A — Laceration of deep palmar arch of right hand, initial encounter
  • S65.311D — Laceration of deep palmar arch of right hand, subsequent encounter
  • S65.311S — Laceration of deep palmar arch of right hand, sequela
  • S65.312 — Laceration of deep palmar arch of left hand

View all codes in the S65 family