S36.232S — Laceration of tail of pancreas, unspecified degree, sequela
Is S36.232S billable?
Yes, but S36.232S is an unspecified code. S36.232S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S36.232S is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S36.232S — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
S36.232S at a glance
| Code | S36.232S |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration of tail of pancreas, unspecified degree, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S36.232S?
In S36.232S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S36.232S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S36.232S group to?
S36.232S sits in MDC 06 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 393Other Digestive System Diagnoses with MCCmedical
- 394Other Digestive System Diagnoses with CCmedical
- 395Other Digestive System Diagnoses without CC/MCCmedical
How is S36.232S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S36.232, the nearest indexed parent of S36.232S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Laceration › pancreas › tail
- Injury › pancreas › tail › laceration
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S36.232S to fully describe the condition. S36.232S 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 S36.232S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.232S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S36.232S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.232S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S36
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S36.232S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
How long has S36.232S existed?
S36.232S 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.