S32.04 — Fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra
Is S32.04 billable?
No — S32.04 is a non-billable header code. S32.04 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 S32.04.
Billable codes under this header
- S32.040AWedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.040BWedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.040DWedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.040GWedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.040KWedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.040SWedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S32.041AStable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.041BStable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.041DStable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.041GStable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.041KStable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.041SStable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S32.042AUnstable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.042BUnstable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.042DUnstable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.042GUnstable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.042KUnstable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.042SUnstable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S32.048AOther fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.048BOther fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.048DOther fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.048GOther fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.048KOther fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.048SOther fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S32.049AUnspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.049BUnspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.049DUnspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.049GUnspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.049KUnspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.049SUnspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, sequela
S32.04 at a glance
| Code | S32.04 |
|---|---|
| Description | Fracture of fourth 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 S32.04 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 S32.04. S32.04 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 S32.04 to fully describe the condition. S32.04 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 S32.04, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S32.04 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S32.04, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S32.04 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S32
The conditions below are not part of S32.04, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S32.04 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of hip NOS (S72.0-)
What codes fall under S32.04? (5)
- S32.040Wedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebranot billable
- S32.041Stable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebranot billable
- S32.042Unstable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebranot billable
- S32.048Other fracture of fourth lumbar vertebranot billable
- S32.049Unspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebranot billable
How long has S32.04 existed?
S32.04 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.