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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for ureter laceration

S37.13

Laceration of ureter

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Laceration › ureter”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding ureter laceration

The ICD-10-CM code for ureter laceration is S37.13 (Laceration of ureter).

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

What is the ICD-10 code for ureter laceration?

S37.13 — Laceration of ureter (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S37.13 billable?

No. S37.13 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.