S37.6
Non-Billable

Injury of uterus

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Injury of uterus?

ICD-10-CM S37.6 is the diagnosis code for Injury of uterus. 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for S37.6

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as S37.6. They are mutually exclusive:

  • injury to uterus during delivery (O71.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S37.6 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 4 entries
S37.60Unspecified injury of uterusBillableS37.62Contusion of uterusBillableS37.63Laceration of uterusBillableS37.69Other injury of uterusBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S37.6 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S37.6 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S37.6 mean?

S37.6 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of uterus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S37.6?

The parent code of S37.6 is S37 ("Injury of urinary and pelvic organs"). S37.6 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S37.6 in?

S37.6 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 S37.6?

S37.6 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S37.60, S37.62, S37.63, S37.69.

When should I use S37.6?

Use S37.6 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of uterus" 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 uterus?

The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of uterus is S37.6.

Can S37.6 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S37.6 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S37.6 in?

S37.6 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from S37.6?

Type 1 Excludes for S37.6 include: injury to uterus during delivery (O71.-).

Is S37.6 valid for 2026?

Yes, S37.6 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousS37.599Other injury of fallopian tube, unspecifiedNext →S37.60Unspecified injury of uterus
Code Details
S37.6
Injury of uterus
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