S37.12XS — Contusion of ureter, sequela
Is S37.12XS billable?
Yes — S37.12XS is billable for FY2027. S37.12XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S37.12XS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S37.12XS at a glance
| Code | S37.12XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Contusion of ureter, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S37.12XS?
In S37.12XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S37.12XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S37.12XS group to?
S37.12XS sits in MDC 12 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 729Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses with CC/MCCmedical
- 730Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses without CC/MCCmedical
How is S37.12XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S37.12, the nearest indexed parent of S37.12XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Contusion › ureter (skin surface intact)
- Contusion › pelvic organ › ureter (skin surface intact)
- Injury › ureter › contusion
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S37
The conditions below can never be reported together with S37.12XS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- obstetric trauma to pelvic organs (O71.-)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S37.12XS to fully describe the condition. S37.12XS is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S37.12XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S37.12XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S37.12XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S37.12XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S37
The conditions below are not part of S37.12XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S37.12XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S37
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S37.12XS is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
How long has S37.12XS existed?
S37.12XS has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.