S32.1
Non-billableFracture of sacrum
Fracture of sacrum
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- For vertical fractures, code to most medial fracture extension
- Use two codes if both a vertical and transverse fracture are present
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.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated fracture of pelvic ring (S32.8-)
Child Codes (9)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- For vertical fractures, code to most medial fracture extensionC2977838
- Fracture of sacrumC0435492
- Fracture of sacrum (disorder)C0435492
- Fractured sacrumC0435492
- fracture sacrumC0435492
- fractured sacrumC0435492
- fractures sacrumC0435492
- sacrum fractureC0435492
- Use two codes if both a vertical and transverse fracture are presentC2977839
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S32.1?
ICD-10-CM code S32.1 represents "Fracture of sacrum". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S32.1 a billable code?
No, S32.1 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 S32.1.
What chapter is S32.1 in?
S32.1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S32.1?
S32.1 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 S32.1?
S32.1 has 9 child codes, including: S32.10 (Unspecified fracture of sacrum), S32.11 (Zone I fracture of sacrum), S32.12 (Zone II fracture of sacrum), S32.13 (Zone III fracture of sacrum), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with S32.1?
Yes, when using S32.1 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S32.1?
S32.1 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2977838, C0435492, C2977839. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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