Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S36.438 is the diagnosis code for Laceration of other part of small intestine. 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 S36.438 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S36.438 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S36.438 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Laceration of other part of small intestine". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S36.438 is S36.43 ("Laceration of small intestine"). S36.438 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S36.438 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 S36.438 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Laceration of other part of small intestine" 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 Laceration of other part of small intestine is S36.438.
Yes, S36.438 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S36.438 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S36.438 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.