S32.03
Non-billableFracture of third lumbar vertebra
Fracture of third lumbar vertebra
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
- 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 (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of third lumbar vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of third lumbar vertebra is S32.03. The full clinical description is "Fracture of third lumbar vertebra". S32.03 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S32.03 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S32.03 represents "Fracture of third lumbar vertebra". 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 S32.03 a billable code?
No, S32.03 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under S32.03.
What chapter is S32.03 in?
S32.03 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S32.03?
S32.03 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 S32.03?
S32.03 has 5 child codes, including: S32.030 (Wedge compression fracture of third lumbar vertebra), S32.031 (Stable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebra), S32.032 (Unstable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebra), S32.038 (Other fracture of third lumbar vertebra), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with S32.03?
Yes, when using S32.03 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S32.03?
S32.03 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837551. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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