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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S36.25

Moderate laceration of pancreas

ICD-10-CM Code:
S36.25
ICD-10 Code for:
Moderate laceration 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)

S36.25 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of moderate laceration 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 Moderate laceration of pancreas

Non-specific codes like S36.25 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 moderate laceration of pancreas:

  • 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

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.