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 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
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Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
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, also report: 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.
How does S37.43 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like laceration of ovary 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 S37.43?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S37.43 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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