S32.1
Non-billableFracture of sacrum
Fracture of sacrum
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- For vertical fractures, code to most medial fracture extension
- Use two codes if both a vertical and transverse fracture are present
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
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (9)
Related Codes(8)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(9)
UMLS
- For vertical fractures, code to most medial fracture extensionC2977838
- Fracture of sacrumC0435492
- Fracture of sacrum (disorder)C0435492
- Fractured sacrumC0435492
- fracture sacrumC0435492
- fractured sacrumC0435492
- fractures sacrumC0435492
- sacrum fractureC0435492
- Use two codes if both a vertical and transverse fracture are presentC2977839
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of sacrum?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of sacrum is S32.1. The full clinical description is "Fracture of sacrum". S32.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S32.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S32.1 represents “Fracture of sacrum”. 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 S32.1 a billable code?
No, S32.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under S32.1.
What chapter is S32.1 in?
S32.1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S32.1?
S32.1 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 S32.1?
S32.1 has 9 child codes, including: S32.10 (Unspecified fracture of sacrum), S32.11 (Zone I fracture of sacrum), S32.12 (Zone II fracture of sacrum), S32.13 (Zone III fracture of sacrum), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with S32.1?
Yes, when using S32.1, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S32.1?
S32.1 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2977838, C0435492, C2977839. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S32.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture of sacrum 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 S32.1?
S32.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: NB52.10 (Fracture of sacrum without disruption of pelvic ring).
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