S32.052S
S32.052S: Unstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, sequela
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
S32.052S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for unstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check S32.052S with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "S": sequela
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S32
- 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
Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S32.052S
A category’s note binds every code beneath it.
Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S32.052S
Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.
Other codes that can never be billed with S32.052S
Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
S32.052S is named in 7 Medicare coverage policies: 7 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
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Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.
Other codes under S32.052
- S32.052AUnstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.052BUnstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.052DUnstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.052GUnstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.052KUnstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion