Is S36.260 a billable code?
No. S36.260 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S36.260: Major laceration of head of pancreas
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S36.260 groups related diagnoses under major laceration of head of pancreas. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S36.260
- S36.260AMajor laceration of head of pancreas, initial encounter
- S36.260DMajor laceration of head of pancreas, subsequent encounter
- S36.260SMajor laceration of head of pancreas, sequela
Other codes in S36.26 Major laceration of pancreas
S36.260 questions
What does S36.260 mean?
S36.260 is the ICD-10-CM code for Major laceration of head of pancreas. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.