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S36.03

Non-billable

Laceration of spleen

S36.03 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration of spleen. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S36.030 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S36.0
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your spleen is an organ above your stomach and under your ribs on your left side. It is about as big as your fist. The spleen is part of your lymphatic system , which fights infection and keeps your body fluids in balance. It contains white blood cells that fight germs. Your spleen also helps control the amount of blood in your body, and destroys old and damaged cells. Certain diseases might cause your spleen to…

Read more about Spleen Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗
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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S36.03?
S36.03 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Laceration of spleen". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S36.03 a billable code?
No — S36.03 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S36.030) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S36.03?
S36.03 has 4 more specific child codes, including S36.030, S36.031, S36.032.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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