S36.62 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S36.62XA Contusion of rectum, initial encounter
- S36.62XD Contusion of rectum, subsequent encounter
- S36.62XS Contusion of rectum, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S36.62 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S30-S39 Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
- S36 Injury of intra-abdominal organs
- S36.0 Injury of spleen
- S36.1 Injury of liver and gallbladder and bile duct
- S36.2 Injury of pancreas
- S36.3 Injury of stomach
- S36.4 Injury of small intestine
- S36.5 Injury of colon
- S36.6 Injury of rectum
- S36.8 Injury of other intra-abdominal organs
- S36.9 Injury of unspecified intra-abdominal organ
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S36.62 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S36.62 ICD 10 code
The rectum is the lower part of your large intestine where your body stores stool. Problems with rectum are common. They include hemorrhoids, abscesses, incontinence and cancer.
Many people are embarrassed to talk about rectal troubles. But seeing your doctor about problems in this area is important. This is especially true if you have pain or bleeding. Treatments vary depending on the particular problem.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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