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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Compression Fracture of L3

ICD-10 Coding for Compression Fracture of L3

S32.030A
M80.88XA

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for compression fracture of l3 includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Lumbar Compression Fracture
L3 Vertebral Compression Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Compression Fracture of L3

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Compression Fracture of L3

Use ICD-10 code S32.030A for wedge compression fracture of third lumbar vertebra, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Wedge compression fracture of third lumbar vertebra, initial encounter

Billable Code
S32.030A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of trauma leading to fracture
documentation:
  • • Initial encounter for active treatment

Applicable To

  • • Acute traumatic wedge compression fracture of L3

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the traumatic nature and initial encounter.

Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra, initial encounter

Billable Code
M80.88XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • DEXA scan showing osteoporosis
  • • No history of trauma
  • • Imaging confirming vertebral collapse

Applicable To

  • • Pathological fracture of L3 due to osteoporosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure osteoporosis is documented as the cause of the fracture.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.5

Low back pain

Use for associated pain management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a traumatic L3 compression fracture?

The ICD-10 code for a traumatic L3 compression fracture is S32.030A, used for initial encounters.

How do you code an L3 fracture due to osteoporosis?

For an L3 fracture due to osteoporosis, use ICD-10 code M80.88XA for initial encounters.

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