S95.011A is the authoritative medical code for Laceration of dorsal artery of right foot, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for laceration of dorsal artery of right foot, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM S95.011A), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Laceration of dorsal artery of right foot, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S95.011A. Excludes2 (not included here): injury of posterior tibial artery and vein (S85.1-, S85.8-); burns and corrosions T20-T32; fracture of ankle and malleolus S82.-; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated open wound S91.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S95.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S95.011A 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 posterior tibial artery and vein (S85.1-, S85.8-)
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- fracture of ankle and malleolus S82.-
- 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 S91.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S95.011A require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S95.
Can S95.011A be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S95.011A and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: injury of posterior tibial artery and vein (S85.1-, S85.8-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-); frostbite (T33-T34).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S95.011A in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S95 — Injury of blood vessels at ankle and foot level
- S95.0 — Injury of dorsal artery of foot
- S95.00 — Unspecified injury of dorsal artery of foot
- S95.001 — Unspecified injury of dorsal artery of right foot
- S95.001A — Unspecified injury of dorsal artery of right foot, initial encounter
- S95.001D — Unspecified injury of dorsal artery of right foot, subsequent encounter
- S95.001S — Unspecified injury of dorsal artery of right foot, sequela
- S95.002 — Unspecified injury of dorsal artery of left foot
- S95.002A — Unspecified injury of dorsal artery of left foot, initial encounter
- S95.002D — Unspecified injury of dorsal artery of left foot, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S95 family