Question 1

Is S37.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S37.0 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 S37.0 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S37.0 represents Injury of kidney. 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 S37.0?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S37.0 is S37 (Injury of urinary and pelvic organs). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from S37.0?

Accepted Answer

Code S37.0 has Type 2 Excludes including: acute kidney injury (nontraumatic) (N17.9). These conditions are not included in S37.0 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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