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S32.46

Non-billable

Associated transverse-posterior fracture of acetabulum

Associated transverse-posterior fracture 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)

S32.461

Displaced associated transv/post fx right acetabulum

S32.462

Displaced associated transv/post fracture of left acetabulum

S32.463

Displaced associated transv/post fracture of unsp acetabulum

S32.464

Nondisp associated transv/post fracture of right acetabulum

S32.465

Nondisp associated transv/post fracture of left acetabulum

S32.466

Nondisp associated transv/post fracture of unsp acetabulum

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for associated transverse-posterior fracture of acetabulum?

The ICD-10-CM code for associated transverse-posterior fracture of acetabulum is S32.46. The full clinical description is "Associated transverse-posterior fracture of acetabulum". S32.46 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S32.46 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S32.46 represents "Associated transverse-posterior fracture 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 S32.46 a billable code?

No, S32.46 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 S32.46.

What chapter is S32.46 in?

S32.46 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S32.46?

S32.46 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 S32.46?

S32.46 has 6 child codes, including: S32.461 (Displaced associated transv/post fx right acetabulum), S32.462 (Displaced associated transv/post fracture of left acetabulum), S32.463 (Displaced associated transv/post fracture of unsp acetabulum), S32.464 (Nondisp associated transv/post fracture of right acetabulum), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S32.46?

Yes, when using S32.46 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S32.46?

S32.46 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2838220. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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