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S32.0

Non-billable

Fracture of lumbar vertebra

Fracture of lumbar vertebra

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S30-S39

Parent Code

S32

Child Codes

6

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Fracture of lumbar spine NOS

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in anus and rectum (T18.5)
  • effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19.-)
  • effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon (T18.2-T18.4)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • fracture of hip NOS (S72.0-)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

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

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

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

Child Codes (6)

S32.00

Fracture of unspecified lumbar vertebra

S32.01

Fracture of first lumbar vertebra

S32.02

Fracture of second lumbar vertebra

S32.03

Fracture of third lumbar vertebra

S32.04

Fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra

S32.05

Fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S32.0?

ICD-10-CM code S32.0 represents "Fracture of lumbar vertebra". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S32.0 a billable code?

No, S32.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S32.0.

What chapter is S32.0 in?

S32.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S32.0?

S32.0 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 S32.0?

S32.0 has 6 child codes, including: S32.00 (Fracture of unspecified lumbar vertebra), S32.01 (Fracture of first lumbar vertebra), S32.02 (Fracture of second lumbar vertebra), S32.03 (Fracture of third lumbar vertebra), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S32.0?

Yes, when using S32.0 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S32.0?

S32.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0262544. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.