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S32.6

Non-billable

Fracture of ischium

Fracture of ischium

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

Child Codes

3

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)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • transection of abdomen (S38.3)
  • fracture of ischium with associated disruption of pelvic ring (S32.8-)

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.-)

Child Codes (3)

S32.60

Unspecified fracture of ischium

S32.61

Avulsion fracture of ischium

S32.69

Other specified fracture of ischium

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S32.6?

ICD-10-CM code S32.6 represents "Fracture of ischium". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S32.6 a billable code?

No, S32.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S32.6.

What chapter is S32.6 in?

S32.6 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S32.6?

S32.6 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); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under S32.6?

S32.6 has 3 child codes, including: S32.60 (Unspecified fracture of ischium), S32.61 (Avulsion fracture of ischium), S32.69 (Other specified fracture of ischium).

Are additional codes required with S32.6?

Yes, when using S32.6 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S32.6?

S32.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0281887. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.