S55.012D — Laceration of ulnar artery at forearm level, left arm, subsequent encounter
Is S55.012D billable?
Yes — S55.012D is billable for FY2027. S55.012D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S55.012D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S55.012D at a glance
| Code | S55.012D |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration of ulnar artery at forearm level, left 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 S55.012D?
In S55.012D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S55.012D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S55.012D group to?
S55.012D 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 S55.012D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S55.01, the nearest indexed parent of S55.012D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › blood vessel NEC › ulnar artery › laceration
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S55.012D to fully describe the condition. S55.012D 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 S55.012D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S55.012D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50-S59
The conditions below are not part of S55.012D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S55.012D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S55
The conditions below are not part of S55.012D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S55.012D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S55
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S55.012D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S51.-)
How long has S55.012D existed?
S55.012D 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.