S32.052
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Unstable burst fracture of fifth 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 S32.052
Child Codes (6)
S32.052AUnstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fractureS32.052BUnstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fractureS32.052DUnstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS32.052GUnstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS32.052KUnstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS32.052SUnstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, sequela
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CodeS32.052
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS32.05
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)