E36 – Intraoperative complications of endocrine system
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intraoperative complications of endocrine system (E36)
ICD-10-CM code
E36
- Code
E36(claims format:E36)- Description
- Intraoperative complications of endocrine system
- 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)
Billable codes under E36
E36 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- E36.0 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of an endocrine system organ or structure complicating a procedureHeader (more codes below)
- E36.1 – Accidental puncture and laceration of an endocrine system organ or structure during a procedureHeader (more codes below)
- E36.8 – Other intraoperative complications of endocrine systemBillable
Notes for E36
Excludes2 (not included here):
- postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified (E89.-)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code E36?
E36 is the ICD-10-CM code for intraoperative complications of endocrine system, in the block E36 (Intraoperative complications of endocrine system (E36)).
Is E36 a billable code?
No. E36 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.