S36.53 — Laceration of colon
Is S36.53 billable?
No — S36.53 is a non-billable header code. S36.53 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 S36.53.
Billable codes under this header
- S36.530ALaceration of ascending [right] colon, initial encounter
- S36.530DLaceration of ascending [right] colon, subsequent encounter
- S36.530SLaceration of ascending [right] colon, sequela
- S36.531ALaceration of transverse colon, initial encounter
- S36.531DLaceration of transverse colon, subsequent encounter
- S36.531SLaceration of transverse colon, sequela
- S36.532ALaceration of descending [left] colon, initial encounter
- S36.532DLaceration of descending [left] colon, subsequent encounter
- S36.532SLaceration of descending [left] colon, sequela
- S36.533ALaceration of sigmoid colon, initial encounter
- S36.533DLaceration of sigmoid colon, subsequent encounter
- S36.533SLaceration of sigmoid colon, sequela
- S36.538ALaceration of other part of colon, initial encounter
- S36.538DLaceration of other part of colon, subsequent encounter
- S36.538SLaceration of other part of colon, sequela
- S36.539ALaceration of unspecified part of colon, initial encounter
- S36.539DLaceration of unspecified part of colon, subsequent encounter
- S36.539SLaceration of unspecified part of colon, sequela
S36.53 at a glance
| Code | S36.53 |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration 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 S36.53 to fully describe the condition. S36.53 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 S36.53, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.53 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S36.53, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.53 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S36.5
The conditions below are not part of S36.53, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S36.53 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 S36.53 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
What codes fall under S36.53? (6)
- S36.530Laceration of ascending [right] colonnot billable
- S36.531Laceration of transverse colonnot billable
- S36.532Laceration of descending [left] colonnot billable
- S36.533Laceration of sigmoid colonnot billable
- S36.538Laceration of other part of colonnot billable
- S36.539Laceration of unspecified part of colonnot billable
How long has S36.53 existed?
S36.53 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.