Is S32.17XK a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. S32.17XK is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.

Where does S32.17XK sit in the tabular list?

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), in the block Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39).

S32.17XK

S32.17XK — Type 4 fracture of sacrum, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

S32.17XK is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for type 4 fracture of sacrum, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion. It is valid for submission on a claim.

7th character "K" — subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

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

Inclusion terms

Alternative wordings a physician may use in the chart for this same code.

Transverse segmental comminution of upper sacrum

Risk adjustment

S32.17XK does not map to an HCC and does not risk-adjust under CMS-HCC V28. That is normal — most ICD-10 codes do not. It still needs to be coded correctly; it just will not move a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

S32.17XK is named in 5 Medicare coverage policies — 5 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which of them applies to you depends on your Medicare contractor, and coverage genuinely differs by state.

A53058Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
A53065Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy
A56421Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
A57206Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI

Related codes at this level

Codes that share S32.17. If S32.17XK is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.

Questions about S32.17XK

Is S32.17XK a billable ICD-10-CM code?: Yes. S32.17XK is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
Where does S32.17XK sit in the tabular list?: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), in the block Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39).