2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E36Intraoperative complications of endocrine system

ICD-10-CM Codes›E00–E89›E36›E36

ICD-10-CM E36
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

E36 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for intraoperative complications of endocrine system, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as E36.01, E36.02, E36.11, and E36.12.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
E36
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Intraoperative complications of endocrine system
Short Description
Intraoperative complications of endocrine system
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
E36
Intraoperative complications of endocrine system

Code Classification

ChapterE00–E89Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
SectionE36Intraoperative complications of endocrine system
CategoryE36Intraoperative complications of endocrine system
This CodeE36Intraoperative complications of endocrine system

Specific Coding for Intraoperative complications of endocrine systemOverview

Non-specific codes like E36 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • E36.0 for Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of an endocrine system organ or structure complicating a procedure

  • Use E36.01 for Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of an endocrine system organ or structure complicating an endocrine system procedure

  • Use E36.02 for Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of an endocrine system organ or structure complicating other procedure

  • E36.1 for Accidental puncture and laceration of an endocrine system organ or structure during a procedure

  • Use E36.11 for Accidental puncture and laceration of an endocrine system organ or structure during an endocrine system procedure

  • Use E36.12 for Accidental puncture and laceration of an endocrine system organ or structure during other procedure

  • Use E36.8 for Other intraoperative complications of endocrine system

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to E36: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 4. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From Chapter 4 (E00-E89) Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases applies to 973 codes
  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

  • postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified (E89.-)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 4 (E00-E89) Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases applies to 973 codes
  • All neoplasms, whether functionally active or not, are classified in Chapter 2. Appropriate codes in this chapter (i.e. E05.8, E07.0, E16-E31, E34.-) may be used as additional codes to indicate either functional activity by neoplasms and ectopic endocrine tissue or hyperfunction and hypofunction of endocrine glands associated with neoplasms and other conditions classified elsewhere.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name E36, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 2

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming E36: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • Block T80-T88 Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
    intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)
  • T81 Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified
    intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specific body system (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95, K91.-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About E36Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for intraoperative complications of endocrine system?

E36 is the ICD-10-CM category for intraoperative complications of endocrine system, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is E36 (Intraoperative complications of endocrine system) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for intraoperative complications of endocrine system, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for intraoperative complications of endocrine system need a more specific code from this category, such as E36.01, E36.02, and E36.11.