ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for uterus laceration
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Laceration › uterus”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding uterus laceration
The ICD-10-CM code for uterus laceration is S37.63 (Laceration of uterus). The official index lists 5 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S37.63.
Within S37.6 (injury of uterus), S37.63 is specifically for laceration of uterus. Related codes cover unspecified injury of uterus (S37.60), contusion of uterus (S37.62) and other injury of uterus (S37.69).
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 uterus 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
- nonpuerperal, nontraumatic N85.8 — Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus
- obstetrical trauma NEC O71.81 — Laceration of uterus, not elsewhere classified
- old (postpartal) N85.8 — Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus
Common questions about uterus laceration ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for uterus laceration?
- S37.63 — Laceration of uterus (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: O08.6, O08.6, N85.8, O71.81 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for obstetrical trauma nec uterus laceration?
- O71.81 — Laceration of uterus, not elsewhere classified.
What is the ICD-10 code for old uterus laceration?
- N85.8 — Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus.
Is S37.63 billable?
- No. S37.63 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.