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S36.030

Non-billable

Superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen

Superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen

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

Parent Code

S36.03

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Laceration of spleen less than 1 cm
  • Minor laceration of spleen

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in anus and rectum (T18.5)
  • effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19.-)
  • effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon (T18.2-T18.4)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

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.-)

Child Codes (3)

S36.030A

Superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen, init encntr

BillableS36.030D

Superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen, subs encntr

BillableS36.030S

Superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen?

The ICD-10-CM code for superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen is S36.030. The full clinical description is "Superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen". S36.030 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S36.030 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S36.030 represents "Superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S36.030 a billable code?

No, S36.030 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S36.030.

What chapter is S36.030 in?

S36.030 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S36.030?

S36.030 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 S36.030?

S36.030 has 3 child codes, including: S36.030A (Superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen, init encntr), S36.030D (Superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen, subs encntr), S36.030S (Superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S36.030?

Yes, when using S36.030 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S36.030?

S36.030 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2839083, C2839084, C2839085. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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