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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for rectum contusion

S36.62

Contusion of rectum

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contusion (skin surface intact) › rectum”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding rectum contusion

The ICD-10-CM code for rectum contusion is S36.62 (Contusion of rectum).

Within S36.6 (injury of rectum), S36.62 is specifically for contusion of rectum. Related codes cover unspecified injury of rectum (S36.60), primary blast injury of rectum (S36.61), laceration of rectum (S36.63) and other injury of rectum (S36.69).

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 rectum contusion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for rectum contusion?

S36.62 — Contusion of rectum (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S36.62 billable?

No. S36.62 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.