S37.43
Non-billableLaceration of ovary
Laceration of ovary
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries to the abdominal wall
- injuries to the anus
- injuries to the buttock
- injuries to the external genitalia
- injuries to the flank
- injuries to the groin
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in anus and rectum (T18.5)
- effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19.-)
- effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon (T18.2-T18.4)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
- injury of peritoneum (S36.81)
- injury of retroperitoneum (S36.89-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for laceration of ovary?
The ICD-10-CM code for laceration of ovary is S37.43. The full clinical description is "Laceration of ovary". S37.43 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S37.43 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S37.43 represents "Laceration of ovary". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S37.43 a billable code?
No, S37.43 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S37.43.
What chapter is S37.43 in?
S37.43 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S37.43?
S37.43 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); obstetric trauma to pelvic organs (O71.-).
What are the subcategories under S37.43?
S37.43 has 3 child codes, including: S37.431 (Laceration of ovary, unilateral), S37.432 (Laceration of ovary, bilateral), S37.439 (Laceration of ovary, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with S37.43?
Yes, when using S37.43 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S37.43?
S37.43 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0434168. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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