S37.049
Non-billableMinor laceration of unspecified kidney
Minor laceration of unspecified kidney
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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in anus and rectumT18.5
- •effects of foreign body in genitourinary tractT19
- •effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colonT18.2-T18.4
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •injury of peritoneumS36.81
- •injury of retroperitoneumS36.89
- •acute kidney injury (nontraumatic)N17.9
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for minor laceration of unspecified kidney?
The ICD-10-CM code for minor laceration of unspecified kidney is S37.049. The full clinical description is "Minor laceration of unspecified kidney". S37.049 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S37.049 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S37.049 represents “Minor laceration of unspecified kidney”. 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 S37.049 a billable code?
No, S37.049 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 S37.049.
What chapter is S37.049 in?
S37.049 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S37.049?
S37.049 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 S37.049?
S37.049 has 3 child codes, including: S37.049A (Minor laceration of unspecified kidney, initial encounter), S37.049D (Minor laceration of unspecified kidney, subsequent encounter), S37.049S (Minor laceration of unspecified kidney, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S37.049?
Yes, when using S37.049, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S37.049?
S37.049 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2839588. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S37.049 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like minor laceration of unspecified kidney affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S37.049?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S37.049 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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