S32.040
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Wedge compression fracture of fourth 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 S32.040
Child Codes (6)
S32.040AWedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fractureS32.040BWedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fractureS32.040DWedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS32.040GWedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS32.040KWedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS32.040SWedge compression fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, sequela
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CodeS32.040
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS32.04
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)