S36.6

Non-billable

Injury of rectum

S36.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Injury of rectum. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S36.60 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S36
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

The rectum is the lower part of your large intestine where your body stores stool. Problems with the rectum are common. They include hemorrhoids , abscesses, incontinence and cancer . Many people are embarrassed to talk about rectal troubles. But seeing your doctor about problems in this area is important. This is especially true if you have pain or bleeding. Treatments vary depending on the particular problem. NIH:…

Read more about Rectal Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

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 S36.6?
S36.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Injury of rectum". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S36.6 a billable code?
No — S36.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S36.60) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S36.6?
S36.6 has 5 more specific child codes, including S36.60, S36.61, S36.62.

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

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