S37.33XD — Laceration of urethra, subsequent encounter
Is S37.33XD billable?
Yes — S37.33XD is billable for FY2027. S37.33XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S37.33XD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S37.33XD at a glance
| Code | S37.33XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration of urethra, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S37.33XD?
In S37.33XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S37.33XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S37.33XD group to?
S37.33XD sits in MDC 23 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.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S37.33XD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S37.33, the nearest indexed parent of S37.33XD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Laceration › urethra
- Injury › urethra › laceration
- Laceration › pelvic › organ › urethra
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S37
The conditions below can never be reported together with S37.33XD 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 S37.33XD to fully describe the condition. S37.33XD 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 S37.33XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S37.33XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S37.33XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S37.33XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S37
The conditions below are not part of S37.33XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S37.33XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S37
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S37.33XD is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
How long has S37.33XD existed?
S37.33XD 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.