N37 vs O75.3
N37 (Urethral disorders in diseases classified elsewhere) compared with O75.3 (Other infection during labor), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. N37 carries an Excludes2 note covering O75.3: “pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O23.-, O75.3, O86.2-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| N37Urethral disorders in diseases classified elsewhere | O75.3Other infection during labor | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99) | O00-O9A — Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (O00-O9A) |
| Definition | Urethral disorders in diseases classified elsewhere is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (N37). | Other infection during labor is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (O75.3). |
| Includes | — | Sepsis during labor |
| Use additional code | — | code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent |
| Code first | underlying disease | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources