ICD-10-CM S32.6 is the diagnosis code for Fracture of ischium. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 — 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 S32.6. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where S32.6 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S32.6 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S32.6 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fracture of ischium". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S32.6 is S32 ("Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis"). S32.6 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S32.6 is located in Section S30-S39 — "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S32.6 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S32.60, S32.61, S32.69.
Use S32.6 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fracture of ischium" 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 ischium is S32.6.
No, S32.6 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S32.6 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for S32.6 include: fracture of ischium with associated disruption of pelvic ring (S32.8-).
Yes, S32.6 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.