Question 1

Is S32 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S32 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S32 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S32 represents Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code S32 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code S32 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S32?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S32 is section:S30-S39 (Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from S32?

Accepted Answer

Code S32 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: transection of abdomen (S38.3). These conditions cannot be coded together with S32 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does S32 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S32 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter for closed fracture), B (initial encounter for open fracture), D (subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing) and 3 more options. Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., S32XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

S322026

Excludes11Not coded together

Code First1Sequence another code first

Excludes29Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes4Additional information

Includes11Included conditions

7th Character Extensions6Fracture encounter types