S32.050
Non-billableWedge compression fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra
Wedge compression fracture of fifth 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 (6)
S32.050AWedge compression fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, init
S32.050BWedge comprsn fx fifth lum vertebra, init for opn fx
S32.050DWedge comprsn fx fifth lum vert, subs for fx w routn heal
S32.050GWedge comprsn fx fifth lum vert, subs for fx w delay heal
S32.050KWedge comprsn fx fifth lum vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion
S32.050SWedge compression fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for wedge compression fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for wedge compression fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra is S32.050. The full clinical description is "Wedge compression fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra". S32.050 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S32.050 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S32.050 represents "Wedge compression fracture of fifth 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 S32.050 a billable code?
No, S32.050 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 S32.050.
What chapter is S32.050 in?
S32.050 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S32.050?
S32.050 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 S32.050?
S32.050 has 6 child codes, including: S32.050A (Wedge compression fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, init), S32.050B (Wedge comprsn fx fifth lum vertebra, init for opn fx), S32.050D (Wedge comprsn fx fifth lum vert, subs for fx w routn heal), S32.050G (Wedge comprsn fx fifth lum vert, subs for fx w delay heal), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S32.050?
Yes, when using S32.050 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S32.050?
S32.050 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837624. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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