S65.41 ICD-10-CM Code: Laceration of blood vessel of thumb
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
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S65.41 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 S65.41 be billed directly?
No. S65.41 (Laceration of blood vessel of thumb) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S65.41 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 S65.41 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S65.402S — Unspecified injury of blood vessel of left thumb, sequela
- S65.409 — Unspecified injury of blood vessel of unspecified thumb
- S65.409A — Unspecified injury of blood vessel of unspecified thumb, initial encounter
- S65.409D — Unspecified injury of blood vessel of unspecified thumb, subsequent encounter
- S65.409S — Unspecified injury of blood vessel of unspecified thumb, sequela
- S65.411 — Laceration of blood vessel of right thumb
- S65.411A — Laceration of blood vessel of right thumb, initial encounter
- S65.411D — Laceration of blood vessel of right thumb, subsequent encounter
- S65.411S — Laceration of blood vessel of right thumb, sequela
- S65.412 — Laceration of blood vessel of left thumb