S32.122 – Severely displaced Zone II fracture of sacrum

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S32.122
Code
S32.122 (claims format: S32122)
Description
Severely displaced Zone II fracture of sacrum
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 › S32.1 › S32.12

Billable codes under S32.122

S32.122 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

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

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter for closed fracture
Binitial encounter for open fracture
Dsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Gsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Ksubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
Ssequela

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

S32.1 – Fracture of sacrum

Applicable to:
  • For vertical fractures, code to most medial fracture extension
  • Use two codes if both a vertical and transverse fracture are present
Code also:
  • any associated fracture of pelvic ring (S32.8-)

S32.12 – Zone II fracture of sacrum

Applicable to:
  • Vertical foraminal region fracture of sacrum

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)

Index terms for S32.122

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in S32.12

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S32.122?

S32.122 is the ICD-10-CM code for severely displaced Zone II fracture of sacrum, in the block S30-S39 (Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals).

Is S32.122 a billable code?

No. S32.122 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S32.122 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.