ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for spleen laceration
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Laceration › spleen”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding spleen laceration
The ICD-10-CM code for spleen laceration is S36.039 (Unspecified laceration of spleen). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S36.039.
Within S36.03, choose S36.039 (Unspecified laceration of spleen) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen (S36.030), moderate laceration of spleen (S36.031) and major laceration of spleen (S36.032).
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 laceration codes (official index)
Common questions about spleen laceration ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for spleen laceration?
- S36.039 — Unspecified laceration of spleen (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S36.032, S36.031, S36.030.
What is the ICD-10 code for major spleen laceration?
- S36.032 — Major laceration of spleen (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for moderate spleen laceration?
- S36.031 — Moderate laceration of spleen (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for superficial spleen laceration?
- S36.030 — Superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S36.039 billable?
- No. S36.039 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.