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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for retroperitoneum contusion

S36.892

Contusion of other intra-abdominal organs

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding retroperitoneum contusion

The ICD-10-CM code for retroperitoneum contusion is S36.892 (Contusion of other intra-abdominal organs).

Within S36.89, choose S36.892 (Contusion of other intra-abdominal organs) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: laceration of other intra-abdominal organs (S36.893), other injury of other intra-abdominal organs (S36.898) and unspecified injury of other intra-abdominal organs (S36.899).

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 retroperitoneum contusion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for retroperitoneum contusion?

S36.892 — Contusion of other intra-abdominal organs (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S36.892 billable?

No. S36.892 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.