S32.424
Non-billableNondisplaced fracture of posterior wall of right acetabulum
Nondisplaced fracture of posterior wall of right acetabulum
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.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated fracture of pelvic ring (S32.8-)
Child Codes (6)
S32.424ANondisp fx of posterior wall of right acetabulum, init
S32.424BNondisp fx of post wall of right acetab, init for opn fx
S32.424DNondisp fx of post wl of r acetab, subs for fx w routn heal
S32.424GNondisp fx of post wl of r acetab, subs for fx w delay heal
S32.424KNondisp fx of post wall of r acetab, subs for fx w nonunion
S32.424SNondisp fx of posterior wall of right acetabulum, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced fracture of posterior wall of right acetabulum?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced fracture of posterior wall of right acetabulum is S32.424. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of posterior wall of right acetabulum". S32.424 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S32.424 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S32.424 represents "Nondisplaced fracture of posterior wall of right acetabulum". 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 S32.424 a billable code?
No, S32.424 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 S32.424.
What chapter is S32.424 in?
S32.424 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S32.424?
S32.424 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 S32.424?
S32.424 has 6 child codes, including: S32.424A (Nondisp fx of posterior wall of right acetabulum, init), S32.424B (Nondisp fx of post wall of right acetab, init for opn fx), S32.424D (Nondisp fx of post wl of r acetab, subs for fx w routn heal), S32.424G (Nondisp fx of post wl of r acetab, subs for fx w delay heal), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S32.424?
Yes, when using S32.424 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S32.424?
S32.424 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2838070. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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