ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for bladder laceration
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Laceration › bladder”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding bladder laceration
The ICD-10-CM code for bladder laceration is S37.23 (Laceration of bladder). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S37.23.
Within S37.2 (injury of bladder), S37.23 is specifically for laceration of bladder. Related codes cover unspecified injury of bladder (S37.20), contusion of bladder (S37.22) and other injury of bladder (S37.29).
Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
More specific bladder laceration codes (official index)
- with ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- following ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- obstetrical trauma O71.5 — Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs
Common questions about bladder laceration ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for bladder laceration?
- S37.23 — Laceration of bladder (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: O08.6, O08.6, O71.5.
What is the ICD-10 code for obstetrical trauma bladder laceration?
- O71.5 — Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs.
Is S37.23 billable?
- No. S37.23 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.