2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S32.9XXSFracture of unspecified parts of lumbosacral spine and pelvis, sequela
S32.9XXS is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for fracture of unspecified parts of lumbosacral spine and pelvis, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 551 through 552. The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
S32.9XXS is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Closed fracture dislocation of pelvis
- Closed fracture involving thorax with lower back and pelvis and limbs
- Closed fracture of pelvis
- Closed fracture subluxation of pelvis
- Closed spinal fracture with cauda equina lesion
- Compression fracture of lumbosacral spine
- Entrapment of intestine in fracture
- Entrapment of intestine in pelvic fracture
- Fracture dislocation of lumbosacral junction
- Fracture dislocation of spine
- Fracture malunion of pelvis and femur
- Fracture of lumbar spine and/or pelvis
- Fracture of pelvis
- Fracture or disruption of pelvis
- Fractures involving thorax with lower back and pelvis
- Fractures involving thorax with lower back and pelvis with limb
- Intestinal entrapment
- Multiple closed anterior-posterior compression fractures of pelvis
- Multiple fractures of lumbar spine and/or pelvis
- Open fracture dislocation of pelvis
- Open fracture involving thorax with lower back and pelvis and limbs
- Open fracture of pelvis
- Open fracture subluxation of pelvis
- Open spinal fracture with cauda equina lesion
- Open traumatic subluxation of pelvis
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The principles of multiple coding of injuries should be followed in coding fractures. Fractures of specified sites are coded individually by site, to the level of detail furnished by medical record content.
A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed. A fracture not indicated whether displaced or not displaced should be coded to displaced.
Initial vs. Subsequent Encounter for Fractures
Traumatic fractures are coded using the appropriate 7th character for initial encounter (A, B, C) while the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture. The appropriate 7th character for initial encounter should also be assigned for a patient who delayed seeking treatment for the fracture or nonunion.
Fractures are coded using the appropriate 7th character for subsequent care for encounters after the patient has completed active treatment of the fracture and is receiving routine care for the fracture during the healing or recovery phase.
Care for complications of surgical treatment for fracture repairs during the healing or recovery phase should be coded with the appropriate complication codes.
Care of complications of fractures, such as malunion and nonunion, should be reported with the appropriate 7th character for subsequent care with nonunion (K, M, N) or subsequent care with malunion (P, Q, R).
The open fracture designations in the assignment of the 7th character for fractures of the forearm, femur and lower leg, including ankle are based on the Gustilo open fracture classification. When the Gustilo classification type is not specified for an open fracture, the 7th character for open fracture type I or II should be assigned (B, E, H, M, Q).
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Open Fracture of Pelvis
a traumatic break in one or more of the bones comprising the bony structure of the pelvis that involves a break in the adjacent skin..Closed Fracture of Pelvis
a traumatic break in one or more of the bones comprising the bony structure of the pelvis that does not involve a break in the adjacent skin.
Patient EducationClinical
Fractures
A fracture is a break in a bone. Fractures are usually caused by injuries. Since they can sometimes be serious, it's important to get medical care right away if you think you have a fracture.
The full article covers:
- What is a fracture?
- What are the different types of fractures?
- What causes fractures?
- What are the symptoms of a fracture?
- How are fractures diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for fractures?
- Can fractures be prevented?
Read the full article at MedlinePlus
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Convert S32.9XXS to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S32.9XXSOverview
Is S32.9XXS a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report fracture of unspecified parts of lumbosacral spine and pelvis, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in S32.9XXS mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the fracture of unspecified parts of lumbosacral spine and pelvis itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does S32.9XXS group to?
When fracture of unspecified parts of lumbosacral spine and pelvis, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 551, 552, with relative weights from 0.9613 to 1.6761 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Is S32.9XXS exempt from POA reporting?
Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for fracture of unspecified parts of lumbosacral spine and pelvis, sequela on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S32.9XXS?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, fracture of unspecified parts of lumbosacral spine and pelvis, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 905.1 (late eff spine/trunk fx). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
