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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for duodenum laceration

S36.430

Laceration of duodenum

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Laceration › duodenum”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding duodenum laceration

The ICD-10-CM code for duodenum laceration is S36.430 (Laceration of duodenum).

Within S36.43 (laceration of small intestine), S36.430 is specifically for laceration of duodenum. Related codes cover other part of small intestine (S36.438) and unspecified part of small intestine (S36.439).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about duodenum laceration ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for duodenum laceration?

S36.430 — Laceration of duodenum (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S36.430 billable?

No. S36.430 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.