S36.520D — Contusion of ascending [right] colon, subsequent encounter
Is S36.520D billable?
Yes — S36.520D is billable for FY2027. S36.520D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S36.520D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S36.520D at a glance
| Code | S36.520D |
|---|---|
| Description | Contusion of ascending [right] 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 S36.520D?
In S36.520D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S36.520D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S36.520D group to?
S36.520D 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 S36.520D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S36.520, the nearest indexed parent of S36.520D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › intestine › large › ascending › contusion
- Injury › intestine › large › contusion › ascending
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S36.520D to fully describe the condition. S36.520D 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 S36.520D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.520D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S36.520D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.520D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S36.5
The conditions below are not part of S36.520D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.520D 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 S36.520D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
How long has S36.520D existed?
S36.520D 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.