ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for kidney traumatic rupture
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Rupture, ruptured › kidney (traumatic)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding kidney traumatic rupture
The ICD-10-CM code for kidney traumatic rupture is S37.06 (Major laceration of kidney). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S37.06.
Within S37.0 (injury of kidney), S37.06 is specifically for major laceration of kidney. Related codes cover unspecified injury of kidney (S37.00), minor contusion of kidney (S37.01), major contusion of kidney (S37.02), laceration of kidney, unspecified degree (S37.03), minor laceration of kidney (S37.04), moderate laceration of kidney (S37.05) and other injury of kidney (S37.09).
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 kidney traumatic rupture codes (official index)
Common questions about kidney traumatic rupture ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for kidney traumatic rupture?
- S37.06 — Major laceration of kidney (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: P15.8, N28.89.
What is the ICD-10 code for birth injury kidney traumatic rupture?
- P15.8 — Other specified birth injuries.
What is the ICD-10 code for nontraumatic kidney traumatic rupture?
- N28.89 — Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter.
Is S37.06 billable?
- No. S37.06 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.