S36.249
Non-billableMinor laceration of unspecified part of pancreas
Minor laceration of unspecified part of pancreas
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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 Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for minor laceration of unspecified part of pancreas?
The ICD-10-CM code for minor laceration of unspecified part of pancreas is S36.249. The full clinical description is "Minor laceration of unspecified part of pancreas". S36.249 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S36.249 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S36.249 represents “Minor laceration of unspecified part 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 S36.249 a billable code?
No, S36.249 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 S36.249.
What chapter is S36.249 in?
S36.249 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S36.249?
S36.249 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 S36.249?
S36.249 has 3 child codes, including: S36.249A (Minor laceration of unsp part of pancreas, init encntr), S36.249D (Minor laceration of unsp part of pancreas, subs encntr), S36.249S (Minor laceration of unspecified part of pancreas, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S36.249?
Yes, when using S36.249, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S36.249?
S36.249 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2839216. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S36.249 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like minor laceration of unspecified part of pancreas affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S36.249?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S36.249 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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