S36.2
Non-Billable

Injury of pancreas

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Injury of pancreas?

ICD-10-CM S36.2 is the diagnosis code for Injury of pancreas. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

Coding Guidelines for S36.2

Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S36.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 7 entries
S36.20Unspecified injury of pancreasNon-BillableS36.200Unspecified injury of head of pancreasBillableS36.201Unspecified injury of body of pancreasBillableS36.202Unspecified injury of tail of pancreasBillableS36.209Unspecified injury of unspecified part of pancreasBillableS36.22Contusion of pancreasNon-BillableS36.220Contusion of head of pancreasBillableS36.221Contusion of body of pancreasBillableS36.222Contusion of tail of pancreasBillableS36.229Contusion of unspecified part of pancreasBillableS36.23Laceration of pancreas, unspecified degreeNon-BillableS36.230Laceration of head of pancreas, unspecified degreeBillableS36.231Laceration of body of pancreas, unspecified degreeBillableS36.232Laceration of tail of pancreas, unspecified degreeBillableS36.239Laceration of unspecified part of pancreas, unspecified degreeBillableS36.24Minor laceration of pancreasNon-BillableS36.240Minor laceration of head of pancreasBillableS36.241Minor laceration of body of pancreasBillableS36.242Minor laceration of tail of pancreasBillableS36.249Minor laceration of unspecified part of pancreasBillableS36.25Moderate laceration of pancreasNon-BillableS36.250Moderate laceration of head of pancreasBillableS36.251Moderate laceration of body of pancreasBillableS36.252Moderate laceration of tail of pancreasBillableS36.259Moderate laceration of unspecified part of pancreasBillableS36.26Major laceration of pancreasNon-BillableS36.260Major laceration of head of pancreasBillableS36.261Major laceration of body of pancreasBillableS36.262Major laceration of tail of pancreasBillableS36.269Major laceration of unspecified part of pancreasBillableS36.29Other injury of pancreasNon-BillableS36.290Other injury of head of pancreasBillableS36.291Other injury of body of pancreasBillableS36.292Other injury of tail of pancreasBillableS36.299Other injury of unspecified part of pancreasBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S36.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S36.2 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S36.2 mean?

S36.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of pancreas". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S36.2?

The parent code of S36.2 is S36 ("Injury of intra-abdominal organs"). S36.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S36.2 in?

S36.2 is located in Section S30-S39 — "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of S36.2?

S36.2 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S36.20, S36.22, S36.23, S36.24, S36.25 and more.

When should I use S36.2?

Use S36.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of pancreas" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Injury of pancreas?

The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of pancreas is S36.2.

Can S36.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S36.2 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S36.2 in?

S36.2 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S36.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, S36.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S36.2
Injury of pancreas
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S30-S39 — Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
2026 ICD-10-CM