S36.52 — Contusion of colon
Is S36.52 billable?
No — S36.52 is a non-billable header code. S36.52 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 18 billable codes beneath S36.52.
Billable codes under this header
- S36.520AContusion of ascending [right] colon, initial encounter
- S36.520DContusion of ascending [right] colon, subsequent encounter
- S36.520SContusion of ascending [right] colon, sequela
- S36.521AContusion of transverse colon, initial encounter
- S36.521DContusion of transverse colon, subsequent encounter
- S36.521SContusion of transverse colon, sequela
- S36.522AContusion of descending [left] colon, initial encounter
- S36.522DContusion of descending [left] colon, subsequent encounter
- S36.522SContusion of descending [left] colon, sequela
- S36.523AContusion of sigmoid colon, initial encounter
- S36.523DContusion of sigmoid colon, subsequent encounter
- S36.523SContusion of sigmoid colon, sequela
- S36.528AContusion of other part of colon, initial encounter
- S36.528DContusion of other part of colon, subsequent encounter
- S36.528SContusion of other part of colon, sequela
- S36.529AContusion of unspecified part of colon, initial encounter
- S36.529DContusion of unspecified part of colon, subsequent encounter
- S36.529SContusion of unspecified part of colon, sequela
S36.52 at a glance
| Code | S36.52 |
|---|---|
| Description | Contusion of colon |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S36.52 to fully describe the condition. S36.52 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 S36.52, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.52 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S36.52, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.52 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S36.5
The conditions below are not part of S36.52, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.52 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 S36.52 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
What codes fall under S36.52? (6)
- S36.520Contusion of ascending [right] colonnot billable
- S36.521Contusion of transverse colonnot billable
- S36.522Contusion of descending [left] colonnot billable
- S36.523Contusion of sigmoid colonnot billable
- S36.528Contusion of other part of colonnot billable
- S36.529Contusion of unspecified part of colonnot billable
How long has S36.52 existed?
S36.52 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.