S37.069A

✓ Billable

Major laceration of unspecified kidney, initial encounter

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

  • obstetric trauma to pelvic organs (O71.-)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • acute kidney injury (nontraumatic) (N17.9)
  • injury of peritoneum (S36.81)
  • injury of retroperitoneum (S36.89-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S37.069A represents major laceration of unspecified kidney, initial encounter. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that S37.069A has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S37.069A?

ICD-10-CM code S37.069A is "Major laceration of unspecified kidney, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S37.069A a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S37.069A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S37.069A?

S37.069A has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S37.069A be coded with other codes?

S37.069A has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S37.069

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Code Information

CodeS37.069A
BillableYes
ParentS37.069
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes23 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)