Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S32 is the diagnosis code for Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 â Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as S32. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in S32. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S32 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S32 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S32 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S32 is located in Section S30-S39 â "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S32 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S32.0, S32.1, S32.2, S32.3, S32.4 and more.
Use S32 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis is S32.
No, S32 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S32 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for S32 include: transection of abdomen (S38.3).
Yes, S32 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.