S32.041B – Stable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S32.041B

Code: S32.041B (claims format: S32041B)
Description: Stable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
Short description: Stable burst fx fourth lum vertebra, init for opn fx
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: S30-S39 Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
Parent codes: S32 › S32.0 › S32.04 › S32.041

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter for closed fracture
`B`	initial encounter for open fracture
`D`	subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
`G`	subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
`K`	subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S32 – Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis

Includes:

fracture of lumbosacral neural arch
fracture of lumbosacral spinous process
fracture of lumbosacral transverse process
fracture of lumbosacral vertebra
fracture of lumbosacral vertebral arch

Excludes1 (not coded here):

transection of abdomen (S38.3)

Excludes2 (not included here):

fracture of hip NOS (S72.0-)

Code first:

any associated spinal cord and spinal nerve injury (S34.-)

Notes:

A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
A fracture not indicated as opened or closed should be coded to closed

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S32

S32.0 – Fracture of lumbar vertebra

Applicable to:

Fracture of lumbar spine NOS

Block S30-S39

Includes:

injuries to the abdominal wall
injuries to the anus
injuries to the buttock
injuries to the external genitalia
injuries to the flank
injuries to the groin

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
effects of foreign body in anus and rectum (T18.5)
effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19.-)
effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon (T18.2-T18.4)
frostbite (T33-T34)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Related codes in S32.041

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S32.041B?

S32.041B is the ICD-10-CM code for stable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture, in the block S30-S39 (Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals).

Is S32.041B a billable code?

Yes. S32.041B is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S32.041B belong to?

It belongs to category S32 – Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.