Is S36.539 a billable code?
No. S36.539 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
S36.539: Laceration of unspecified part of colon
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S36.539 groups related diagnoses under laceration of unspecified part of colon. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S36.539
S36.539 questions
What does S36.539 mean?
S36.539 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration of unspecified part of colon. 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.