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S36.261

Non-billable

Major laceration of body of pancreas

Major laceration of body of pancreas

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

S36.26

Child Codes

3

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

  • 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)

S36.261A

Major laceration of body of pancreas, initial encounter

BillableS36.261D

Major laceration of body of pancreas, subsequent encounter

BillableS36.261S

Major laceration of body of pancreas, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for major laceration of body of pancreas?

The ICD-10-CM code for major laceration of body of pancreas is S36.261. The full clinical description is "Major laceration of body of pancreas". S36.261 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S36.261 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S36.261 represents "Major laceration of body of pancreas". 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 S36.261 a billable code?

No, S36.261 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 S36.261.

What chapter is S36.261 in?

S36.261 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S36.261?

S36.261 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 S36.261?

S36.261 has 3 child codes, including: S36.261A (Major laceration of body of pancreas, initial encounter), S36.261D (Major laceration of body of pancreas, subsequent encounter), S36.261S (Major laceration of body of pancreas, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S36.261?

Yes, when using S36.261 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S36.261?

S36.261 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2839242. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.