ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for spleen contusion
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contusion (skin surface intact) › spleen”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding spleen contusion
The ICD-10-CM code for spleen contusion is S36.029 (Unspecified contusion of spleen). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S36.029.
Within S36.02, choose S36.029 (Unspecified contusion of spleen) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: minor contusion of spleen (S36.020) and major contusion of spleen (S36.021).
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 spleen contusion codes (official index)
Common questions about spleen contusion ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for spleen contusion?
- S36.029 — Unspecified contusion of spleen (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S36.021, S36.020.
What is the ICD-10 code for major spleen contusion?
- S36.021 — Major contusion of spleen (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for minor spleen contusion?
- S36.020 — Minor contusion of spleen (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S36.029 billable?
- No. S36.029 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.