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S32.9

Non-billable

Fracture of unsp parts of lumbosacral spine and pelvis

Fracture of unspecified parts of lumbosacral spine and pelvis

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

6

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Fracture of lumbosacral spine NOS
  • Fracture of pelvis NOS

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.-)

Child Codes (6)

S32.9XXA

Fracture of unsp parts of lumbosacral spine and pelvis, init

BillableS32.9XXB

Fx unsp parts of lumbosacral spine & pelvis, init for opn fx

BillableS32.9XXD

Fx unsp parts of lumbosacr spin & pelv, 7thD

BillableS32.9XXG

Fx unsp parts of lumbosacr spin & pelv, 7thG

BillableS32.9XXK

Fx unsp parts of lumbosacr spin & pelv, 7thK

BillableS32.9XXS

Fx unsp parts of lumbosacral spine & pelvis, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S32.9?

ICD-10-CM code S32.9 represents "Fracture of unspecified parts of lumbosacral spine and pelvis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S32.9 a billable code?

No, S32.9 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 S32.9.

What chapter is S32.9 in?

S32.9 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S32.9?

S32.9 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 S32.9?

S32.9 has 6 child codes, including: S32.9XXA (Fracture of unsp parts of lumbosacral spine and pelvis, init), S32.9XXB (Fx unsp parts of lumbosacral spine & pelvis, init for opn fx), S32.9XXD (Fx unsp parts of lumbosacr spin & pelv, 7thD), S32.9XXG (Fx unsp parts of lumbosacr spin & pelv, 7thG), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S32.9?

Yes, when using S32.9 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S32.9?

S32.9 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0149531, C0746037, C2838514. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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