S32
Non-billableFracture of lumbar spine and pelvis
Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries to the abdominal wall
- injuries to the anus
- injuries to the buttock
- injuries to the external genitalia
- injuries to the flank
- injuries to the groin
- fracture of lumbosacral neural arch
- fracture of lumbosacral spinous process
- fracture of lumbosacral transverse process
- fracture of lumbosacral vertebra
- fracture of lumbosacral vertebral arch
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
7th Character Definitions
- 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
Child Codes (9)
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
UMLS
- Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvisC0452082
- Fracture of lumbar spine and/or pelvisC0452082
- Fracture of lumbar spine and/or pelvis (disorder)C0452082
- fracture of lumbosacral neural archC4290332
- fracture of lumbosacral spinous processC4290333
- fracture of lumbosacral transverse processC4290334
- fracture of lumbosacral vertebraC4290335
- fracture of lumbosacral vertebral archC4290336
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis is S32. The full clinical description is "Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis". S32 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S32 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S32 represents “Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S32 a billable code?
No, S32 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under S32.
What chapter is S32 in?
S32 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S32?
S32 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); transection of abdomen (S38.3).
What are the subcategories under S32?
S32 has 9 child codes, including: S32.0 (Fracture of lumbar vertebra), S32.1 (Fracture of sacrum), S32.2 (Fracture of coccyx), S32.3 (Fracture of ilium), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with S32?
Yes, when using S32, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S32?
S32 is linked to 6 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0452082, C4290332, C4290333, C4290334, C4290335, and 1 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S32 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S32?
S32 maps to the ICD-11 code: NB52.Z (Fracture of lumbar spine or pelvis, unspecified).
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