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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for spleen avulsion

S36.032

Major laceration of spleen

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Avulsion (traumatic) › spleen”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding spleen avulsion

The ICD-10-CM code for spleen avulsion is S36.032 (Major laceration of spleen).

Within S36.03 (laceration of spleen), S36.032 is specifically for major laceration of spleen. Related codes cover superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen (S36.030), moderate laceration of spleen (S36.031) and unspecified laceration of spleen (S36.039).

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 spleen avulsion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for spleen avulsion?

S36.032 — Major laceration of spleen (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S36.032 billable?

No. S36.032 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.