S55
Non-billableInjury of blood vessels at forearm level
S55 is the ICD-10-CM code for Injury of blood vessels at forearm level. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S55.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- S00-T88
- Subcodes
- 5
- Edition
- FY2026
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHOf the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident. Types of arm injuries include : Tendinitis and bursitis Sprains Dislocations Fractures (broken bones) Nerve problems Osteoarthritis You may also have…
Read more about Arm Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes2 — not included here
Notes
- •any associated open wound (S51.-)
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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