S32
Non-billableFracture of lumbar spine and pelvis
S32 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S32.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- S00-T88
- Subcodes
- 9
- Edition
- FY2026
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is a fracture? A fracture is a break in a bone. Fractures are usually caused by injuries. Since they can sometimes be serious, it's important to get medical care right away if you think you have a fracture. What are the different types of fractures? There are different ways to describe fractures. For example, there are different types of fractures based on: Whether the bone is partially or completely broken.…
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Includes
- •fracture of lumbosacral neural arch
- •fracture of lumbosacral spinous process
- •fracture of lumbosacral transverse process
- •fracture of lumbosacral vertebra
- •fracture of lumbosacral vertebral arch
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •transection of abdomen (S38.3)
Excludes2 — not included here
- •fracture of hip NOS (S72.0-)
Code first
- •any associated spinal cord and spinal nerve injury (S34.-)
Notes
- •A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
- •A fracture not indicated as opened or closed should be coded to closed
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S32?
- S32 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S32 a billable code?
- No — S32 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S32.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from S32?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): transection of abdomen (S38.3).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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