S32.012
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Unstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
✅ No additional coding notes for S32.012
Child Codes (6)
S32.012AUnstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fractureS32.012BUnstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fractureS32.012DUnstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS32.012GUnstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS32.012KUnstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS32.012SUnstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, sequela
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CodeS32.012
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS32.01
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes6
Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)