S45
Injury of blood vessels at shoulder and upper arm level
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S45
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
Code Also
- any associated open wound (S41.-)
Specific Codes (6)
S45.0Category
Injury of axillary artery
S45.1Category
Injury of brachial artery
S45.2Category
Injury of axillary or brachial vein
S45.3Category
Injury of superficial vein at shoulder and upper arm level
S45.8Category
Injury of other specified blood vessels at shoulder and upper arm level
S45.9Category
Injury of unspecified blood vessel at shoulder and upper arm level
