ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for urethra laceration
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Laceration › urethra”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding urethra laceration
The ICD-10-CM code for urethra laceration is S37.33 (Laceration of urethra). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S37.33.
Within S37.3 (injury of urethra), S37.33 is specifically for laceration of urethra. Related codes cover unspecified injury of urethra (S37.30), contusion of urethra (S37.32) and other injury of urethra (S37.39).
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 urethra laceration codes (official index)
Common questions about urethra laceration ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for urethra laceration?
- S37.33 — Laceration of urethra (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: O08.6, O71.5.
What is the ICD-10 code for obstetrical trauma urethra laceration?
- O71.5 — Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs.
Is S37.33 billable?
- No. S37.33 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.