S32.042
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Unstable burst 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 S32.042
Child Codes (6)
S32.042AUnstable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fractureS32.042BUnstable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fractureS32.042DUnstable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS32.042GUnstable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS32.042KUnstable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS32.042SUnstable burst fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, sequela
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CodeS32.042
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)