Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S36.2

Injury of pancreas

ICD-10-CM Code:
S36.2
ICD-10 Code for:
Injury of pancreas
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
      (S30-S39)
      • Injury of intra-abdominal organs
        (S36)

S36.2 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of injury of pancreas. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Injury of pancreas

Non-specific codes like S36.2 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for injury of pancreas:

  • S36.20 for Unspecified injury of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.200 for Unspecified injury of head of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.200A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.200D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.200S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.201 for Unspecified injury of body of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.201A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.201D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.201S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.202 for Unspecified injury of tail of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.202A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.202D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.202S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.209 for Unspecified injury of unspecified part of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.209A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.209D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.209S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.22 for Contusion of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.220 for Contusion of head of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.220A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.220D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.220S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.221 for Contusion of body of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.221A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.221D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.221S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.222 for Contusion of tail of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.222A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.222D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.222S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.229 for Contusion of unspecified part of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.229A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.229D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.229S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.23 for Laceration of pancreas, unspecified degree - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.230 for Laceration of head of pancreas, unspecified degree - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.230A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.230D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.230S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.231 for Laceration of body of pancreas, unspecified degree - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.231A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.231D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.231S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.232 for Laceration of tail of pancreas, unspecified degree - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.232A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.232D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.232S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.239 for Laceration of unspecified part of pancreas, unspecified degree - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.239A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.239D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.239S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.24 for Minor laceration of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.240 for Minor laceration of head of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.240A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.240D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.240S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.241 for Minor laceration of body of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.241A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.241D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.241S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.242 for Minor laceration of tail of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.242A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.242D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.242S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.249 for Minor laceration of unspecified part of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.249A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.249D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.249S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.25 for Moderate laceration of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.250 for Moderate laceration of head of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.250A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.250D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.250S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.251 for Moderate laceration of body of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.251A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.251D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.251S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.252 for Moderate laceration of tail of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.252A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.252D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.252S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.259 for Moderate laceration of unspecified part of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.259A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.259D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.259S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.26 for Major laceration of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.260 for Major laceration of head of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.260A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.260D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.260S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.261 for Major laceration of body of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.261A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.261D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.261S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.262 for Major laceration of tail of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.262A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.262D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.262S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.269 for Major laceration of unspecified part of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.269A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.269D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.269S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.29 for Other injury of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.290 for Other injury of head of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.290A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.290D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.290S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.291 for Other injury of body of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.291A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.291D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.291S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.292 for Other injury of tail of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.292A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.292D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.292S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.299 for Other injury of unspecified part of pancreas - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.299A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.299D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.299S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Injury of intra-abdominal organs (S36). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Patient Education


Pancreatic Diseases

The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that help break down food and hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Problems with the pancreas can lead to many health problems. These include:

  • Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas: This happens when digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder in which thick, sticky mucus can also block tubes in your pancreas

The pancreas also plays a role in diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin because the body's immune system has attacked them. In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas loses the ability to secrete enough insulin in response to meals.


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Wounds and Injuries

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.

Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin. They often happen because of an accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren't serious, but it is important to clean them. Serious and infected wounds may require first aid followed by a visit to your doctor. You should also seek attention if the wound is deep, you cannot close it yourself, you cannot stop the bleeding or get the dirt out, or it does not heal.

Other common types of injuries include:

  • Animal bites
  • Bruises
  • Burns
  • Dislocations
  • Electrical injuries
  • Fractures (broken bones)
  • Sprains and strains

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.