S36.502A ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified injury of descending [left] colon, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S36.502AUnspecified injury of descending [left] colon, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S36.502A sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39)
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Category S36
Injury of intra-abdominal organs
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Subcategory S36.502
Unspecified injury of descending [left] colon
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Code S36.502A
Unspecified injury of descending [left] colon, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S36.502A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S36.502A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S36.502A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S36.502A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S36.502A.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S36.502A mean?
S36.502A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified injury of descending [left] colon, initial encounter.”
Is S36.502A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S36.502A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S36.502A located in ICD-10-CM?
S36.502A is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39) (S30–S39), under category S36, Injury of intra-abdominal organs and subcategory S36.502, Unspecified injury of descending [left] colon.
What coding notes are listed for S36.502A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S36.502A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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