S36.513D — Primary blast injury of sigmoid colon, subsequent encounter
Is S36.513D billable?
Yes — S36.513D is billable for FY2027. S36.513D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S36.513D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S36.513D at a glance
| Code | S36.513D |
|---|---|
| Description | Primary blast injury of sigmoid colon, 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 S36.513D?
In S36.513D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S36.513D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S36.513D group to?
S36.513D 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 S36.513D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S36.513, the nearest indexed parent of S36.513D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › intestine › large › blast injury › sigmoid
- Injury › intestine › large › sigmoid › blast injury
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S36.513D to fully describe the condition. S36.513D 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 S36.513D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.513D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S36.513D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.513D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S36.5
The conditions below are not part of S36.513D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.513D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- injury of rectum (S36.6-)
Code also — inherited from S36
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S36.513D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
How long has S36.513D existed?
S36.513D 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.