S32.052 – Unstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
- Code
S32.052(claims format:S32052)- Description
- Unstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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 › S32.05
Billable codes under S32.052
S32.052 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S32.052A – Unstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S32.052B – Unstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fractureBillable
- S32.052D – Unstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S32.052G – Unstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S32.052K – Unstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S32.052S – Unstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, sequelaBillable
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
- fracture of lumbosacral neural arch
- fracture of lumbosacral spinous process
- fracture of lumbosacral transverse process
- fracture of lumbosacral vertebra
- fracture of lumbosacral vertebral arch
- transection of abdomen (S38.3)
- fracture of hip NOS (S72.0-)
- any associated spinal cord and spinal nerve injury (S34.-)
- 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
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S32
S32.0 – Fracture of lumbar vertebra
- Fracture of lumbar spine NOS
Block S30-S39
- 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
Index terms for S32.052
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in S32.05
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S32.052?
S32.052 is the ICD-10-CM code for unstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, in the block S30-S39 (Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals).
Is S32.052 a billable code?
No. S32.052 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S32.052 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.