S32.609 — Unspecified fracture of unspecified ischium
Is S32.609 billable?
No — S32.609 is a non-billable header code. S32.609 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 6 billable codes beneath S32.609.
Billable codes under this header
- S32.609AUnspecified fracture of unspecified ischium, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.609BUnspecified fracture of unspecified ischium, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.609DUnspecified fracture of unspecified ischium, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.609GUnspecified fracture of unspecified ischium, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.609KUnspecified fracture of unspecified ischium, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.609SUnspecified fracture of unspecified ischium, sequela
S32.609 at a glance
| Code | S32.609 |
|---|---|
| Description | Unspecified fracture of unspecified ischium |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S32.609 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S32.60, the nearest indexed parent of S32.609. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › ischium (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S32
The conditions below can never be reported together with S32.609 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)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S32.6
The conditions below can never be reported together with S32.609 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- fracture of ischium with associated disruption of pelvic ring (S32.8-)
Code first — inherited from S32
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before S32.609. S32.609 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 S32.609 to fully describe the condition. S32.609 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 S32.609, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S32.609 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S32.609, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S32.609 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S32
The conditions below are not part of S32.609, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S32.609 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of hip NOS (S72.0-)
What codes fall under S32.609? (6)
- S32.609AUnspecified fracture of unspecified ischium, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.609BUnspecified fracture of unspecified ischium, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.609DUnspecified fracture of unspecified ischium, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.609GUnspecified fracture of unspecified ischium, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.609KUnspecified fracture of unspecified ischium, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.609SUnspecified fracture of unspecified ischium, sequela
How long has S32.609 existed?
S32.609 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.