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S32.44

Non-billable

Fracture of posterior column [ilioischial] of acetabulum

Fracture of posterior column [ilioischial] of acetabulum

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

S32.4

Child Codes

6

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

  • 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.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated fracture of pelvic ring (S32.8-)

Child Codes (6)

S32.441

Displaced fracture of posterior column of right acetabulum

S32.442

Displaced fracture of posterior column of left acetabulum

S32.443

Disp fx of posterior column of unspecified acetabulum

S32.444

Nondisp fx of posterior column of right acetabulum

S32.445

Nondisplaced fracture of posterior column of left acetabulum

S32.446

Nondisp fx of posterior column of unspecified acetabulum

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of posterior column [ilioischial] of acetabulum?

The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of posterior column [ilioischial] of acetabulum is S32.44. The full clinical description is "Fracture of posterior column [ilioischial] of acetabulum". S32.44 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S32.44 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S32.44 represents "Fracture of posterior column [ilioischial] of 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 S32.44 a billable code?

No, S32.44 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 S32.44.

What chapter is S32.44 in?

S32.44 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S32.44?

S32.44 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 S32.44?

S32.44 has 6 child codes, including: S32.441 (Displaced fracture of posterior column of right acetabulum), S32.442 (Displaced fracture of posterior column of left acetabulum), S32.443 (Disp fx of posterior column of unspecified acetabulum), S32.444 (Nondisp fx of posterior column of right acetabulum), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S32.44?

Yes, when using S32.44 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S32.44?

S32.44 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2838134. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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