ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for pancreas contusion
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contusion (skin surface intact) › pancreas”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding pancreas contusion
The ICD-10-CM code for pancreas contusion is S36.229 (Contusion of unspecified part of pancreas). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S36.229.
Within S36.22, choose S36.229 (unspecified part of pancreas) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: head of pancreas (S36.220), body of pancreas (S36.221) and tail of pancreas (S36.222).
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 pancreas contusion codes (official index)
Common questions about pancreas contusion ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for pancreas contusion?
- S36.229 — Contusion of unspecified part of pancreas (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S36.221, S36.220, S36.222.
What is the ICD-10 code for body pancreas contusion?
- S36.221 — Contusion of body of pancreas (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for head pancreas contusion?
- S36.220 — Contusion of head of pancreas (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for tail pancreas contusion?
- S36.222 — Contusion of tail of pancreas (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S36.229 billable?
- No. S36.229 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.