S36.52

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Contusion of colon

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • injury of rectum (S36.6-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S36.52 represents contusion of colon. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 6 more specific child codes under S36.52.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S36.52?

ICD-10-CM code S36.52 is "Contusion of colon". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S36.52 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S36.52 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Can S36.52 be coded with other codes?

S36.52 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S36.5

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

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Code Information

CodeS36.52
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS36.5
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)
Child codes6

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)