Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S36.260 is the diagnosis code for Major laceration of head 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
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.
Understanding where S36.260 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S36.260 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S36.260 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Major laceration of head of pancreas". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S36.260 is S36.26 ("Major laceration of pancreas"). S36.260 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S36.260 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.
Use S36.260 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Major laceration of head of pancreas" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Major laceration of head of pancreas is S36.260.
Yes, S36.260 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S36.260 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S36.260 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.