S36.02 is the authoritative medical code for Contusion of spleen. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for contusion of spleen (ICD-10-CM S36.02), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Contusion of spleen is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S36.02. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: injuries to the abdominal wall; injuries to the anus; injuries to the buttock; injuries to the external genitalia; injuries to the flank; injuries to the groin. Excludes2 (not included here): burns and corrosions T20-T32; effects of foreign body in anus and rectum T18.5; effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract T19.-; effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon T18.2-T18.4; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated open wound S31.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S36.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S36.02 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- injuries to the abdominal wall
- injuries to the anus
- injuries to the buttock
- injuries to the external genitalia
- injuries to the flank
- injuries to the groin
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- effects of foreign body in anus and rectum T18.5
- effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract T19.-
- effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon T18.2-T18.4
- frostbite T33-T34
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound S31.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S36.02 be billed directly?
No. S36.02 (Contusion of spleen) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S36.02 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S36.
Can S36.02 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S36.02 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); effects of foreign body in anus and rectum (T18.5); effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19.-); effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon (T18.2-T18.4).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S36.02 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S36 — Injury of intra-abdominal organs
- S36.0 — Injury of spleen
- S36.00 — Unspecified injury of spleen
- S36.00XA — Unspecified injury of spleen, initial encounter
- S36.00XD — Unspecified injury of spleen, subsequent encounter
- S36.00XS — Unspecified injury of spleen, sequela
- S36.020 — Minor contusion of spleen
- S36.020A — Minor contusion of spleen, initial encounter
- S36.020D — Minor contusion of spleen, subsequent encounter
- S36.020S — Minor contusion of spleen, sequela
View all 40 codes in the S36 family