S32.050A
BillableWedge compression fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, init
Wedge compression fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
Related Codes(5)
S32.050BWedge comprsn fx fifth lum vertebra, init for opn fx
S32.050DWedge comprsn fx fifth lum vert, subs for fx w routn heal
S32.050GWedge comprsn fx fifth lum vert, subs for fx w delay heal
S32.050KWedge comprsn fx fifth lum vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion
S32.050SWedge compression fracture of fifth lumbar 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 compression fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, init?
The ICD-10-CM code for wedge compression fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, init is S32.050A. The full clinical description is "Wedge compression fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture". S32.050A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S32.050A mean?
ICD-10-CM code S32.050A represents “Wedge compression fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture”. 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 S32.050A a billable code?
Yes, S32.050A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S32.050A in?
S32.050A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S32.050A?
S32.050A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837625. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S32.050A relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like wedge compression fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, init 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 S32.050A?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S32.050A 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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