S32.049
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra
Unspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (6)
S32.049AUnsp fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, init for clos fx
S32.049BUnsp fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, init for opn fx
S32.049DUnsp fx fourth lum vertebra, subs for fx w routn heal
S32.049GUnsp fx fourth lum vertebra, subs for fx w delay heal
S32.049KUnsp fracture of fourth lum vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion
S32.049SUnspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, sequela
Related Codes(4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra is S32.049. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra". S32.049 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S32.049 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S32.049 represents “Unspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra”. 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 S32.049 a billable code?
No, S32.049 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 S32.049.
What chapter is S32.049 in?
S32.049 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S32.049?
S32.049 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 S32.049?
S32.049 has 6 child codes, including: S32.049A (Unsp fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, init for clos fx), S32.049B (Unsp fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, init for opn fx), S32.049D (Unsp fx fourth lum vertebra, subs for fx w routn heal), S32.049G (Unsp fx fourth lum vertebra, subs for fx w delay heal), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S32.049?
Yes, when using S32.049, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S32.049?
S32.049 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837616. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S32.049 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra 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 S32.049?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S32.049 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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