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S15.02

Non-billable

Major laceration of carotid artery

S15.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for Major laceration of carotid artery. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S15.021 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S15.0
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Includes

  • •Complete transection of carotid artery
  • •Traumatic rupture of carotid artery

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S15.02?
S15.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Major laceration of carotid artery". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S15.02 a billable code?
No — S15.02 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S15.021) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S15.02?
S15.02 has 3 more specific child codes, including S15.021, S15.022, S15.029.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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