S36.531S

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Laceration of transverse colon, sequela

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

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • injury of rectum (S36.6-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S36.531S represents laceration of transverse colon, sequela. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S36.531S?

ICD-10-CM code S36.531S is "Laceration of transverse colon, sequela". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S36.531S a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S36.531S is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Can S36.531S be coded with other codes?

S36.531S has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S36.531

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Code Information

CodeS36.531S
BillableYes
ParentS36.531
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)