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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S36.5

Injury of colon

ICD-10-CM Code:
S36.5
ICD-10 Code for:
Injury of colon
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)

S36.5 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 colon. 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 colon

Non-specific codes like S36.5 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 colon:

  • S36.50 for Unspecified injury of colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.500 for Unspecified injury of ascending [right] colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.500A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.500D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.500S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.501 for Unspecified injury of transverse colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.501A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.501D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.501S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.502 for Unspecified injury of descending [left] colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.502A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.502D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.502S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.503 for Unspecified injury of sigmoid colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.503A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.503D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.503S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.508 for Unspecified injury of other part of colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.508A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.508D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.508S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.509 for Unspecified injury of unspecified part of colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.509A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.509D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.509S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.51 for Primary blast injury of colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.510 for Primary blast injury of ascending [right] colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.510A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.510D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.510S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.511 for Primary blast injury of transverse colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.511A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.511D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.511S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.512 for Primary blast injury of descending [left] colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.512A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.512D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.512S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.513 for Primary blast injury of sigmoid colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.513A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.513D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.513S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.518 for Primary blast injury of other part of colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.518A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.518D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.518S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.519 for Primary blast injury of unspecified part of colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.519A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.519D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.519S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.52 for Contusion of colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.520 for Contusion of ascending [right] colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.520A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.520D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.520S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.521 for Contusion of transverse colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.521A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.521D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.521S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.522 for Contusion of descending [left] colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.522A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.522D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.522S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.523 for Contusion of sigmoid colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.523A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.523D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.523S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.528 for Contusion of other part of colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.528A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.528D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.528S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.529 for Contusion of unspecified part of colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.529A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.529D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.529S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.53 for Laceration of colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.530 for Laceration of ascending [right] colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.530A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.530D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.530S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.531 for Laceration of transverse colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.531A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.531D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.531S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.532 for Laceration of descending [left] colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.532A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.532D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.532S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.533 for Laceration of sigmoid colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.533A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.533D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.533S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.538 for Laceration of other part of colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.538A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.538D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.538S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.539 for Laceration of unspecified part of colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.539A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.539D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.539S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.59 for Other injury of colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.590 for Other injury of ascending [right] colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.590A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.590D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.590S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.591 for Other injury of transverse colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.591A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.591D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.591S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.592 for Other injury of descending [left] colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.592A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.592D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.592S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.593 for Other injury of sigmoid colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.593A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.593D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.593S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.598 for Other injury of other part of colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.598A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.598D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.598S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S36.599 for Other injury of unspecified part of colon - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.599A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.599D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S36.599S 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

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.

Patient Education


Colonic Diseases

Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Some of these include:

  • Colorectal cancer
  • Colonic polyps - extra tissue growing in the colon that can become cancerous
  • Ulcerative colitis - ulcers of the colon and rectum
  • Diverticulitis - inflammation or infection of pouches in the colon
  • Irritable bowel syndrome - an uncomfortable condition causing abdominal cramping and other symptoms

Treatment for colonic diseases varies greatly depending on the disease and its severity. Treatment may involve diet, medicines and in some cases, surgery.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


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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.