S32.01 — Fracture of first lumbar vertebra
Is S32.01 billable?
No — S32.01 is a non-billable header code. S32.01 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 30 billable codes beneath S32.01.
Billable codes under this header
- S32.010AWedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.010BWedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.010DWedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.010GWedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.010KWedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.010SWedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S32.011AStable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.011BStable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.011DStable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.011GStable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.011KStable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.011SStable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S32.012AUnstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.012BUnstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.012DUnstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.012GUnstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.012KUnstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.012SUnstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S32.018AOther fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.018BOther fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.018DOther fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.018GOther fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.018KOther fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.018SOther fracture of first lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S32.019AUnspecified fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.019BUnspecified fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.019DUnspecified fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.019GUnspecified fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.019KUnspecified fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.019SUnspecified fracture of first lumbar vertebra, sequela
S32.01 at a glance
| Code | S32.01 |
|---|---|
| Description | Fracture of first lumbar vertebra |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S32
The conditions below can never be reported together with S32.01 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- transection of abdomen (S38.3)
Code first — inherited from S32
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before S32.01. S32.01 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
- any associated spinal cord and spinal nerve injury (S34.-)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S32.01 to fully describe the condition. S32.01 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S32.01, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S32.01 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S32.01, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S32.01 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S32
The conditions below are not part of S32.01, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S32.01 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of hip NOS (S72.0-)
What codes fall under S32.01? (5)
- S32.010Wedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebranot billable
- S32.011Stable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebranot billable
- S32.012Unstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebranot billable
- S32.018Other fracture of first lumbar vertebranot billable
- S32.019Unspecified fracture of first lumbar vertebranot billable
How long has S32.01 existed?
S32.01 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.