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DiagnosesPubic Rami Fracture

Pubic Rami Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Pubic Rami Fracture(S32.3XXA, S32.82XA)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYOrthopedics
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Pubic Rami Fracture?
Essential facts and insights about Pubic Rami Fracture

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Pain in the groin or pelvic area
  • Swelling and bruising around the pubic region
  • Difficulty walking or bearing weight on the affected side

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including mechanism of injury
  • Imaging reports (X-ray, CT scan) confirming fracture
  • Detailed physical examination findings

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for coding fractures based on location and type.
  • Common errors include using incorrect encounter codes or omitting details.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Fractures of the acetabulum
  • Pelvic ring fractures

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
S32.1XXA
Fracture of pubic rami, initial encounter for closed fracture
Differential Codes
S32.82XA
S32.84XA

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Orthopedics

Specialty Applications

  • Elderly patients with falls
  • Athletes with trauma-related injuries

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include detailed patient history, imaging results, and physical exam findings.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the type of fracture and encounter status.