S36
Non-billableInjury of intra-abdominal organs
Injury of intra-abdominal organs
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
S30-S39
Child Codes
9
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries to the abdominal wall
- injuries to the anus
- injuries to the buttock
- injuries to the external genitalia
- injuries to the flank
- injuries to the groin
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (9)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S36?
ICD-10-CM code S36 represents "Injury of intra-abdominal organs". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S36 a billable code?
No, S36 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under S36.
What chapter is S36 in?
S36 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S36?
S36 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S36?
S36 has 9 child codes, including: S36.0 (Injury of spleen), S36.1 (Injury of liver and gallbladder and bile duct), S36.2 (Injury of pancreas), S36.3 (Injury of stomach), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with S36?
Yes, when using S36 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S36?
S36 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0273128. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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