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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for gallbladder laceration

S36.123

Laceration of gallbladder

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Laceration › gallbladder”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding gallbladder laceration

The ICD-10-CM code for gallbladder laceration is S36.123 (Laceration of gallbladder).

Within S36.12 (injury of gallbladder), S36.123 is specifically for laceration of gallbladder. Related codes cover contusion of gallbladder (S36.122), other injury of gallbladder (S36.128) and unspecified injury of gallbladder (S36.129).

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.

Common questions about gallbladder laceration ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for gallbladder laceration?

S36.123 — Laceration of gallbladder (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S36.123 billable?

No. S36.123 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.