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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for rectum laceration

S36.63

Laceration of rectum

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding rectum laceration

The ICD-10-CM code for rectum laceration is S36.63 (Laceration of rectum).

Within S36.6 (injury of rectum), S36.63 is specifically for laceration of rectum. Related codes cover unspecified injury of rectum (S36.60), primary blast injury of rectum (S36.61), contusion of rectum (S36.62) and other injury of rectum (S36.69).

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 rectum laceration ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for rectum laceration?

S36.63 — Laceration of rectum (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S36.63 billable?

No. S36.63 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.