S32.052B
BillableUnstable burst fx fifth lum vertebra, init for opn fx
Unstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
Related Codes(5)
S32.052AUnstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, init
S32.052DUnstbl burst fx fifth lum vertebra, subs for fx w routn heal
S32.052GUnstbl burst fx fifth lum vertebra, subs for fx w delay heal
S32.052KUnstable burst fx fifth lum vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion
S32.052SUnstable burst 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 unstable burst fx fifth lum vertebra, init for opn fx?
The ICD-10-CM code for unstable burst fx fifth lum vertebra, init for opn fx is S32.052B. The full clinical description is "Unstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture". S32.052B is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S32.052B mean?
ICD-10-CM code S32.052B represents “Unstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open 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 S32.052B a billable code?
Yes, S32.052B is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S32.052B in?
S32.052B is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S32.052B?
S32.052B is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837640. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S32.052B relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unstable burst fx fifth lum vertebra, init for opn fx 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 S32.052B?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S32.052B 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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