ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for liver rupture
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Rupture, ruptured › liver”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding liver rupture
The ICD-10-CM code for liver rupture is S36.116 (Major laceration of liver). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S36.116.
Within S36.11 (injury of liver), S36.116 is specifically for major laceration of liver. Related codes cover contusion of liver (S36.112), laceration of liver, unspecified degree (S36.113), minor laceration of liver (S36.114), moderate laceration of liver (S36.115), other injury of liver (S36.118) and unspecified injury of liver (S36.119).
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.
More specific liver rupture codes (official index)
- birth injury P15.0 — Birth injury to liver
Common questions about liver rupture ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for liver rupture?
- S36.116 — Major laceration of liver (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: P15.0.
What is the ICD-10 code for birth injury liver rupture?
- P15.0 — Birth injury to liver.
Is S36.116 billable?
- No. S36.116 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.