S36.116
Billable codeMajor laceration of liver
The ICD-10 code for major laceration of liver is S36.116.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Laceration with significant disruption of hepatic parenchyma [i.e., greater than 10 cm long and 3 cm deep]
- Multiple moderate lacerations, with or without hematoma
- Stellate laceration of liver
Documentation support
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