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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for gallbladder contusion

S36.122

Contusion of gallbladder

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contusion (skin surface intact) › gallbladder”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding gallbladder contusion

The ICD-10-CM code for gallbladder contusion is S36.122 (Contusion of gallbladder).

Within S36.12 (injury of gallbladder), S36.122 is specifically for contusion of gallbladder. Related codes cover laceration of gallbladder (S36.123), other injury of gallbladder (S36.128) and unspecified injury of gallbladder (S36.129).

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 gallbladder contusion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for gallbladder contusion?

S36.122 — Contusion of gallbladder (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S36.122 billable?

No. S36.122 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.