S65.311S — Laceration of deep palmar arch of right hand, sequela
Is S65.311S billable?
Yes — S65.311S is billable for FY2027. S65.311S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S65.311S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S65.311S at a glance
| Code | S65.311S |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration of deep palmar arch of right hand, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S65.311S?
In S65.311S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S65.311S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S65.311S group to?
S65.311S sits in MDC 05 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 299Peripheral Vascular Disorders with MCCmedical
- 300Peripheral Vascular Disorders with CCmedical
- 301Peripheral Vascular Disorders without CC/MCCmedical
How is S65.311S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S65.31, the nearest indexed parent of S65.311S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › blood vessel NEC › palmar arch › deep › laceration
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S65.311S to fully describe the condition. S65.311S 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 S65.311S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S65.311S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S65.311S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S65.311S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S65
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S65.311S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S61.-)
How long has S65.311S existed?
S65.311S 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.