S32.049BBillable
Unspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
Short description: Unsp fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, init for opn fx
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S32
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S32
S32Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvisS32.0Fracture of lumbar vertebraS32.00Fracture of unspecified lumbar vertebraS32.000Wedge compression fracture of unspecified lumbar vertebraS32.000AWedge compression fracture of unsp lumbar vertebra, initYesS32.000BWedge comprsn fracture of unsp lum vertebra, init for opn fxYesS32.000DWedge comprsn fx unsp lum vertebra, subs for fx w routn healYesS32.000GWedge comprsn fx unsp lum vertebra, subs for fx w delay healYesS32.000KWedge comprsn fx unsp lum vertebra, subs for fx w nonunionYesS32.000SWedge compression fracture of unsp lumbar vertebra, sequelaYesS32.001Stable burst fracture of unspecified lumbar vertebraS32.001AStable burst fracture of unsp lumbar vertebra, initYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S32.049B?
S32.049B is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unspecified fracture of fourth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture.
Is S32.049B a billable code?
Yes. S32.049B is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S32.049B in?
S32.049B falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S32.049B become effective?
S32.049B has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S32.049B?
S32.049B belongs to category S32, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.