S32.10XG ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified fracture of sacrum, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Inpatient Payment Groups (MS-DRG)
MS-DRGs this diagnosis helps define, as principal or secondary, per the CMS ICD-10-CM/PCS MS-DRG Definitions Manual v43.0, Appendix B.
- MS-DRG 559 — AFTERCARE, MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE WITH MCC (MDC 08)
- MS-DRG 560 — AFTERCARE, MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE WITH CC (MDC 08)
- MS-DRG 561 — AFTERCARE, MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE WITHOUT CC/MCC (MDC 08)
A diagnosis appearing in a group's logic does not by itself determine the DRG assigned to a stay; the grouper uses the full claim.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S32.10XG in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- fracture of lumbosacral neural arch
- fracture of lumbosacral spinous process
- fracture of lumbosacral transverse process
- fracture of lumbosacral vertebra
- fracture of lumbosacral vertebral arch
- injuries to the abdominal wall
- injuries to the anus
- injuries to the buttock
- injuries to the external genitalia
- injuries to the flank
- injuries to the groin
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions generally not reported together with this code (Excludes1) -- an error unless the two conditions are documented as unrelated to each other (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
- transection of abdomen (S38.3) Compare S32.10XG vs S38.3 →
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- fracture of hip NOS (S72.0-) Compare S32.10XG vs S72.0 →
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32) Compare S32.10XG vs T20 →
- effects of foreign body in anus and rectum (T18.5) Compare S32.10XG vs T18.5 →
- effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19.-) Compare S32.10XG vs T19 →
- effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon (T18.2-T18.4) Compare S32.10XG vs T18.2 →
- frostbite (T33-T34) Compare S32.10XG vs T33 →
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4) Compare S32.10XG vs T63.4 →
Code First
Underlying conditions that must be sequenced before this code.
- any associated spinal cord and spinal nerve injury (S34.-)
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated fracture of pelvic ring (S32.8-)
Change history
No changes recorded for this code — unchanged since the FY2016 baseline of the change ledger.
Verify Before Coding
- Billable — reportable as written.
From the code registry, the Medicare Code Editor, and the MS-DRG Definitions Manual. Check it against a full claim.
Contextual Map
Every relationship of S32.10XG in one view: hierarchy, official tabular instructions in both directions, clinical classification, risk adjustment, MS-DRG participation, index terms and change history — each edge carrying the CMS source it derives from.
Hierarchy
- S00-T88 — Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) (S00-T88) [Hierarchy]
- S30-S39 — Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals [Hierarchy]
Referenced by Excludes1 notes
- M48.5 — Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified [Excludes1](via S32.-): “traumatic fracture of vertebra (S12.-, S22.-, S32.-)” · check together
- M84.3 — Stress fracture [Excludes1](via S32.-): “traumatic fracture (S12.-, S22.-, S32.-, S42.-, S52.-, S62.-, S72.-, S82.-, S92.-)” · check together
- M84.4 — Pathological fracture, not elsewhere classified [Excludes1](via S32.-): “traumatic fracture (S12.-, S22.-, S32.-, S42.-, S52.-, S62.-, S72.-, S82.-, S92.-)” · check together
Referenced by Excludes2 notes
- S31 — Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals [Excludes2](via S32.1.-): “open fracture of pelvis (S32.1--S32.9 with 7th character B)” · check together
Referenced by Use Additional Code instructions
- S38.1 — Crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvis [Use Additional Code](via S32.-): “fracture of thoracic or lumbar spine and pelvis (S22.0-, S32.-)” · check together
Referenced by Code Also instructions
- S32.8 — Fracture of other parts of pelvis [Code Also](via S32.1.-): “sacral fracture (S32.1-)” · check together
Clinical classification (CCSR)
- INJ039 — Fracture of the spine and back, subsequent encounter [CCSR]
Potential MS-DRG
- DRG 559 — AFTERCARE, MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE WITH MCC [MS-DRG]: “AFTERCARE, MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE WITH MCC (MDC 08)”
- DRG 560 — AFTERCARE, MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE WITH CC [MS-DRG]: “AFTERCARE, MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE WITH CC (MDC 08)”
- DRG 561 — AFTERCARE, MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE WITHOUT CC/MCC [MS-DRG]: “AFTERCARE, MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE WITHOUT CC/MCC (MDC 08)”
MDC crossing · procedures (18508)
- MDC 08 — Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue [MDC crossing]: “Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue — the grouper's crossing between diagnoses and procedures: a principal diagnosis sets the MDC, and same-MDC procedures move the stay to its surgical DRGs.”
- 005T0ZZ — Destruction of Spinal Meninges, Open Approach [Same-MDC procedure]: “Destruction of Spinal Meninges, Open Approach — grouped in MDC 08, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
- 005T3ZZ — Destruction of Spinal Meninges, Percutaneous Approach [Same-MDC procedure]: “Destruction of Spinal Meninges, Percutaneous Approach — grouped in MDC 08, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
- 005T4ZZ — Destruction of Spinal Meninges, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach [Same-MDC procedure]: “Destruction of Spinal Meninges, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach — grouped in MDC 08, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
- 005W0Z3 — Destruction of Cervical Spinal Cord using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach [Same-MDC procedure]: “Destruction of Cervical Spinal Cord using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Open Approach — grouped in MDC 08, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
- 005W0ZZ — Destruction of Cervical Spinal Cord, Open Approach [Same-MDC procedure]: “Destruction of Cervical Spinal Cord, Open Approach — grouped in MDC 08, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
- and 18503 more
Nearest codes (40)
- S32 — Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis [Sibling]
- S32.052S — Unstable burst fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, sequela [Sibling]
- S32.058 — Other fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra [Sibling]
- S32.058A — Other fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture [Sibling]
- S32.058B — Other fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture [Sibling]
- S32.058D — Other fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing [Sibling]
- S32.058G — Other fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing [Sibling]
- S32.058K — Other fracture of fifth lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion [Sibling]
- and 32 more
Referenced by Other Codes
Clinical classification (AHRQ CCSR):INJ039 — Fracture of the spine and back, subsequent encounter (default).
Clinical Classifications Software Refined (CCSR) for ICD-10-CM Diagnoses. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Potential MS-DRG Relationships (FY2026)
Not on the CMS CC/MCC list — as a secondary diagnosis this code does not change MS-DRG severity.
Named in the grouper logic of 3 MS-DRGs: DRG 559 (MDC 08), DRG 560 (MDC 08), DRG 561 (MDC 08).
From the CMS MS-DRG Definitions Manual (Appendices B and C). Actual DRG assignment depends on the complete claim.
Official ICD-10-CM tabular notes on other codes that name S32.10XG or its code family.
3 Excludes1 notes: M48.5 (via S32.-), M84.3 (via S32.-), M84.4 (via S32.-).
1 Excludes2 notes: S31 (via S32.1.-).
1 Use Additional Code instructions: S38.1 (via S32.-).
1 Code Also instructions: S32.8 (via S32.1.-).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S32.10XG require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S32.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S32.10XG in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S32.1 — Fracture of sacrum
- S32.10 — Unspecified fracture of sacrum
- S32.10XA — Unspecified fracture of sacrum, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.10XB — Unspecified fracture of sacrum, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.10XD — Unspecified fracture of sacrum, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.10XK — Unspecified fracture of sacrum, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.10XS — Unspecified fracture of sacrum, sequela
- S32.11 — Zone I fracture of sacrum
- S32.110 — Nondisplaced Zone I fracture of sacrum
- S32.110A — Nondisplaced Zone I fracture of sacrum, initial encounter for closed fracture