ICD-10-CM S36.438: Laceration of other part of small intestine

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S36.438

Laceration of other part of small intestine

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code S36.438 (Laceration of other part of small intestine)

ICD-10-CM code S36.438 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S36.438 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S36.438 - Laceration of other part of small intestine. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Laceration of other part of small intestine.