Question 1

Is S37.6 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S37.6 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S37.6 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S37.6 represents Injury of uterus. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S37.6?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S37.6 is S37 (Injury of urinary and pelvic organs). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from S37.6?

Accepted Answer

Code S37.6 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: injury to uterus during delivery (O71.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with S37.6 as they represent different diagnoses.

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