S75.00 is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified injury of femoral artery. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified injury of femoral artery (ICD-10-CM S75.00), 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
Unspecified injury of femoral artery is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S75.00. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): injury of blood vessels at lower leg level S85.-; injury of popliteal artery S85.0; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; snake bite T63.0-; venomous insect bite or sting T63.4-. Code also: any associated open wound S71.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S75.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S75.00 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.
- injury of blood vessels at lower leg level S85.-
- injury of popliteal artery S85.0
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- snake bite T63.0-
- venomous insect bite or sting T63.4-
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound S71.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S75.00 be billed directly?
No. S75.00 (Unspecified injury of femoral artery) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S75.00 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S75.
Can S75.00 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S75.00 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: injury of blood vessels at lower leg level (S85.-); injury of popliteal artery (S85.0); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S75.00 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S75 — Injury of blood vessels at hip and thigh level
- S75.0 — Injury of femoral artery
- S75.001 — Unspecified injury of femoral artery, right leg
- S75.001A — Unspecified injury of femoral artery, right leg, initial encounter
- S75.001D — Unspecified injury of femoral artery, right leg, subsequent encounter
- S75.001S — Unspecified injury of femoral artery, right leg, sequela
- S75.002 — Unspecified injury of femoral artery, left leg
- S75.002A — Unspecified injury of femoral artery, left leg, initial encounter
- S75.002D — Unspecified injury of femoral artery, left leg, subsequent encounter
- S75.002S — Unspecified injury of femoral artery, left leg, sequela
View all 40 codes in the S75 family