S37.0
Non-Billable

Injury of kidney

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Injury of kidney?

ICD-10-CM S37.0 is the diagnosis code for Injury of kidney. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for S37.0

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in S37.0. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • acute kidney injury (nontraumatic) (N17.9)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S37.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 8 entries
S37.00Unspecified injury of kidneyNon-BillableS37.001Unspecified injury of right kidneyBillableS37.002Unspecified injury of left kidneyBillableS37.009Unspecified injury of unspecified kidneyBillableS37.01Minor contusion of kidneyNon-BillableS37.011Minor contusion of right kidneyBillableS37.012Minor contusion of left kidneyBillableS37.019Minor contusion of unspecified kidneyBillableS37.02Major contusion of kidneyNon-BillableS37.021Major contusion of right kidneyBillableS37.022Major contusion of left kidneyBillableS37.029Major contusion of unspecified kidneyBillableS37.03Laceration of kidney, unspecified degreeNon-BillableS37.031Laceration of right kidney, unspecified degreeBillableS37.032Laceration of left kidney, unspecified degreeBillableS37.039Laceration of unspecified kidney, unspecified degreeBillableS37.04Minor laceration of kidneyNon-BillableS37.041Minor laceration of right kidneyBillableS37.042Minor laceration of left kidneyBillableS37.049Minor laceration of unspecified kidneyBillableS37.05Moderate laceration of kidneyNon-BillableS37.051Moderate laceration of right kidneyBillableS37.052Moderate laceration of left kidneyBillableS37.059Moderate laceration of unspecified kidneyBillableS37.06Major laceration of kidneyNon-BillableS37.061Major laceration of right kidneyBillableS37.062Major laceration of left kidneyBillableS37.069Major laceration of unspecified kidneyBillableS37.09Other injury of kidneyNon-BillableS37.091Other injury of right kidneyBillableS37.092Other injury of left kidneyBillableS37.099Other injury of unspecified kidneyBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S37.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S37.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S37.0 mean?

S37.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of kidney". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S37.0?

The parent code of S37.0 is S37 ("Injury of urinary and pelvic organs"). S37.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S37.0 in?

S37.0 is located in Section S30-S39 — "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of S37.0?

S37.0 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S37.00, S37.01, S37.02, S37.03, S37.04 and more.

When should I use S37.0?

Use S37.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of kidney" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Injury of kidney?

The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of kidney is S37.0.

Can S37.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S37.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S37.0 in?

S37.0 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S37.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, S37.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S37.0
Injury of kidney
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S30-S39 — Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
2026 ICD-10-CM