S22.002⚠ Requires 7th Character

Unstable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S22

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S22.002:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.002ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.002BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.002DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.002GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.002KSsequelaS22.002S

Sub-codes of S22.002(6)

S22.002 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.002AUnstable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, in…✓ BillableS22.002BUnstable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, in…✓ BillableS22.002DUnstable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, su…✓ BillableS22.002GUnstable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, su…✓ BillableS22.002KUnstable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, su…✓ BillableS22.002SUnstable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, se…✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S20-S29Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)├S22Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine
└S22.002Unstable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra

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