E36.1 – Accidental puncture and laceration of an endocrine system organ or structure during a procedure

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intraoperative complications of endocrine system (E36)

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code E36.1
Code
E36.1 (claims format: E361)
Description
Accidental puncture and laceration of an endocrine system organ or structure during a procedure
Short description
Accidental pnctr & lac of an endo sys org during a procedure
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Block
E36 Intraoperative complications of endocrine system (E36)
Parent codes
E36

Billable codes under E36.1

E36.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

E36 – Intraoperative complications of endocrine system

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified (E89.-)

Related codes in E36

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E36.1?

E36.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for accidental puncture and laceration of an endocrine system organ or structure during a procedure, in the block E36 (Intraoperative complications of endocrine system (E36)).

Is E36.1 a billable code?

No. E36.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does E36.1 belong to?

It belongs to category E36 – Intraoperative complications of endocrine system.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.