E36.12 – Accidental puncture and laceration of an endocrine system organ or structure during other procedure

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code E36.12

Code: E36.12 (claims format: E3612)
Description: Accidental puncture and laceration of an endocrine system organ or structure during other procedure
Short description: Acc pnctr & lac of an endo sys org during oth procedure
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › E36.1

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.-)

Index terms for E36.12

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Complication, intraoperative, puncture or laceration, endocrine system organ or structure, during procedure on other organ

Related codes in E36.1

E36.11 – Accidental puncture and laceration of an endocrine system organ or structure during an endocrine system procedureBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E36.12?

E36.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for accidental puncture and laceration of an endocrine system organ or structure during other procedure, in the block E36 (Intraoperative complications of endocrine system (E36)).

Is E36.12 a billable code?

Yes. E36.12 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does E36.12 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.