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S15.21

Non-billable

Minor laceration of external jugular vein

S15.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for Minor laceration of external jugular vein. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S15.211 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S15.2
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

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

Includes

  • •Incomplete transection of external jugular vein
  • •Laceration of external jugular vein NOS
  • •Superficial laceration of external jugular vein

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S15.21?
S15.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Minor laceration of external jugular vein". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S15.21 a billable code?
No — S15.21 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S15.211) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S15.21?
S15.21 has 3 more specific child codes, including S15.211, S15.212, S15.219.

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

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