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S32.426G

S32.426G: Nondisplaced fracture of posterior wall of unspecified acetabulum, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

S32.426G is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced fracture of posterior wall of unspecified acetabulum, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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7th character "G": subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

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 S32.426G

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on S32: Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis

  • transection of abdomen (S38.3)

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S32.426G

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S32: Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis

  • fracture of hip NOS (S72.0-)

Other codes that can never be billed with S32.426G

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

  • M48.5Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified
  • M84.3Stress fracture
  • M84.4Pathological fracture, not elsewhere classified

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

S32.426G is named in 2 Medicare coverage policies: 2 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A53065Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy
  • A57765Billing and Coding: Major Joint Replacement (Hip and Knee)

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under S32.426

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

Loaded directly from the CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM public-domain release: see data sources and our editorial policy. If this page disagrees with the CMS tabular list, this page is wrong. Reference information for professional coders; not medical or billing advice.