S36.020D — Minor contusion of spleen, subsequent encounter
Is S36.020D billable?
Yes — S36.020D is billable for FY2027. S36.020D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S36.020D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S36.020D at a glance
| Code | S36.020D |
|---|---|
| Description | Minor contusion of spleen, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S36.020D?
In S36.020D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S36.020D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S36.020D group to?
S36.020D sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S36.020D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S36.020, the nearest indexed parent of S36.020D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Contusion › spleen › minor (skin surface intact)
- Injury › spleen › contusion › minor
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S36.020D.
- Contusion of spleen less than 2 cm
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S36.020D to fully describe the condition. S36.020D is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S36.020D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.020D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S36.020D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.020D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S36
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S36.020D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
How long has S36.020D existed?
S36.020D has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.