S45.311D — Laceration of superficial vein at shoulder and upper arm level, right arm, subsequent encounter
Is S45.311D billable?
Yes — S45.311D is billable for FY2027. S45.311D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S45.311D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S45.311D at a glance
| Code | S45.311D |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration of superficial vein at shoulder and upper arm level, right arm, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S45.311D?
In S45.311D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S45.311D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S45.311D group to?
S45.311D sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S45.311D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S45.31, the nearest indexed parent of S45.311D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › blood vessel NEC › armNEC › superficial vein › laceration
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S45.311D to fully describe the condition. S45.311D is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S45.311D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S45.311D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S45.311D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S45.311D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S45
The conditions below are not part of S45.311D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S45.311D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S45
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S45.311D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S41.-)
How long has S45.311D existed?
S45.311D has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.