S25.02
Billable codeMajor laceration of thoracic aorta
The ICD-10 code for major laceration of thoracic aorta is S25.02.
Clinical notes
Also known as
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- Complete transection of thoracic aorta
- Traumatic rupture of thoracic aorta
Documentation support
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Related codes in this category
- S25.00Unspecified injury of thoracic aorta
- S25.01Minor laceration of thoracic aorta
- S25.09Other specified injury of thoracic aorta
- S25.02Major laceration of thoracic aorta