Question 1

Is S36.5 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S36.5 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S36.5 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S36.5 represents Injury of colon. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S36.5?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S36.5 is S36 (Injury of intra-abdominal organs). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from S36.5?

Accepted Answer

Code S36.5 has Type 2 Excludes including: injury of rectum (S36.6-). These conditions are not included in S36.5 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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