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S36.52

Non-billable

Contusion of colon

Contusion of colon

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

S36.5

Child Codes

6

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)
  • injury of rectum (S36.6-)

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 (6)

S36.520

Contusion of ascending [right] colon

S36.521

Contusion of transverse colon

S36.522

Contusion of descending [left] colon

S36.523

Contusion of sigmoid colon

S36.528

Contusion of other part of colon

S36.529

Contusion of unspecified part of colon

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for contusion of colon?

The ICD-10-CM code for contusion of colon is S36.52. The full clinical description is "Contusion of colon". S36.52 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S36.52 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S36.52 represents "Contusion of colon". 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 S36.52 a billable code?

No, S36.52 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S36.52.

What chapter is S36.52 in?

S36.52 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S36.52?

S36.52 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 S36.52?

S36.52 has 6 child codes, including: S36.520 (Contusion of ascending [right] colon), S36.521 (Contusion of transverse colon), S36.522 (Contusion of descending [left] colon), S36.523 (Contusion of sigmoid colon), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S36.52?

Yes, when using S36.52 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S36.52?

S36.52 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0434098. 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.