S32.9XXS — Fracture of unspecified parts of lumbosacral spine and pelvis, sequela
Is S32.9XXS billable?
Yes, but S32.9XXS is an unspecified code. S32.9XXS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S32.9XXS is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S32.9XXS — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S32.000SWedge compression fracture of unspecified lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S32.10XSUnspecified fracture of sacrum, sequela
- S32.2XXSFracture of coccyx, sequela
- S32.301SUnspecified fracture of right ilium, sequela
- S32.401SUnspecified fracture of right acetabulum, sequela
- S32.501SUnspecified fracture of right pubis, sequela
- S32.601SUnspecified fracture of right ischium, sequela
- S32.82XSMultiple fractures of pelvis without disruption of pelvic ring, sequela
S32.9XXS at a glance
| Code | S32.9XXS |
|---|---|
| Description | Fracture of unspecified parts of lumbosacral spine and pelvis, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S32.9XXS?
In S32.9XXS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S32.9XXS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S32.9XXS group to?
S32.9XXS sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 551Medical Back Problems with MCCmedical
- 552Medical Back Problems without MCCmedical
How is S32.9XXS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S32.9, the nearest indexed parent of S32.9XXS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › lumbosacral spine (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › pelvis, pelvic (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S32.9XXS.
- Fracture of lumbosacral spine NOS
- Fracture of pelvis NOS
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S32
The conditions below can never be reported together with S32.9XXS 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 S32.9XXS. S32.9XXS 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 S32.9XXS to fully describe the condition. S32.9XXS 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 S32.9XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S32.9XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S32.9XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S32.9XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S32
The conditions below are not part of S32.9XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S32.9XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of hip NOS (S72.0-)
How long has S32.9XXS existed?
S32.9XXS 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.