S32.040K
BillableWedge comprsn fx fourth lum vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion
Wedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
Related Codes(5)
S32.040AWedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, init
S32.040BWedge comprsn fx fourth lum vertebra, init for opn fx
S32.040DWedge comprsn fx fourth lum vert, subs for fx w routn heal
S32.040GWedge comprsn fx fourth lum vert, subs for fx w delay heal
S32.040SWedge compression fracture of fourth lum vertebra, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Fracture of lumbar spine (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for wedge comprsn fx fourth lum vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion?
The ICD-10-CM code for wedge comprsn fx fourth lum vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion is S32.040K. The full clinical description is "Wedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion". S32.040K is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S32.040K mean?
ICD-10-CM code S32.040K represents “Wedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is S32.040K a billable code?
Yes, S32.040K is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S32.040K in?
S32.040K is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S32.040K?
S32.040K is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837593. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S32.040K relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like wedge comprsn fx fourth lum vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S32.040K?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S32.040K in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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