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S32
Non-billable

Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis

Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Includes

5 items
  • fracture of lumbosacral neural arch
  • fracture of lumbosacral spinous process
  • fracture of lumbosacral transverse process
  • fracture of lumbosacral vertebra
  • fracture of lumbosacral vertebral arch

Excludes1

1 item
  • transection of abdomen (S38.3)

Excludes2

1 item
  • fracture of hip NOS (S72.0-)

Code First

1 item
  • any associated spinal cord and spinal nerve injury (S34.-)

Notes

2 items
  • A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
  • A fracture not indicated as opened or closed should be coded to closed

Coding Guidance

S32 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. See Related Codes to drill down to more specific billable codes for appropriate reimbursement.

7th Character Information

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S32

7th Character Values:

  • A: initial encounter for closed fracture
  • B: initial encounter for open fracture
  • D: subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
  • G: subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
  • K: subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
  • S: sequela

Additional Information from Parent Codes

The following information may apply to this code from its parent codes in the ICD-10 hierarchy. This information is important for proper coding and classification.

Parent Codes Referenced:

Excludes1

2 items

From S00-T88:

Use Additional Code

1 item

From S00-T88:

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
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