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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for ureter contusion

S37.12

Contusion of ureter

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contusion (skin surface intact) › ureter”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding ureter contusion

The ICD-10-CM code for ureter contusion is S37.12 (Contusion of ureter).

Within S37.1 (injury of ureter), S37.12 is specifically for contusion of ureter. Related codes cover unspecified injury of ureter (S37.10), laceration of ureter (S37.13) and other injury of ureter (S37.19).

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.

Common questions about ureter contusion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for ureter contusion?

S37.12 — Contusion of ureter (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S37.12 billable?

No. S37.12 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.