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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for L1 Burst Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for L1 Burst Fracture

S32.012A
S32.012B

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for l1 burst fracture includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Lumbar 1 Burst Fracture
First Lumbar Vertebra Burst Fracture
lumbar burst fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for L1 Burst Fracture

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for L1 Burst Fracture

Use ICD-10 code S32.012A for unstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S32.012A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of retropulsion or significant canal compromise
documentation:
  • • Detailed trauma mechanism and imaging results

Applicable To

  • • Initial encounter for closed unstable burst fracture of L1

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'unstable' and includes imaging findings.

Unstable burst fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture

Billable Code
S32.012B
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Open wound with exposed bone
  • • Gustilo classification

Applicable To

  • • Initial encounter for open unstable burst fracture of L1

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'open' and includes wound classification.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T84.226A

Displacement of internal fixation device of spine

Use when there is hardware failure associated with the fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an L1 burst fracture?

The ICD-10 code for an unstable burst fracture of the first lumbar vertebra is S32.012A for closed fractures and S32.012B for open fractures.

How do you document an L1 burst fracture?

Document the mechanism of injury, imaging findings, and neurological status. Specify if the fracture is open or closed and stable or unstable.

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