S32.038
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Other fracture of third 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 S32.038
Child Codes (6)
S32.038AOther fracture of third lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fractureS32.038BOther fracture of third lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fractureS32.038DOther fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS32.038GOther fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS32.038KOther fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS32.038SOther fracture of third lumbar vertebra, sequela
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CodeS32.038
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS32.03
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)