S22.008⚠ Requires 7th Character

Other 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 S22.008:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.008ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.008BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.008DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.008GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.008KSsequelaS22.008S

Sub-codes of S22.008(6)

S22.008 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.008AOther fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial enc…✓ BillableS22.008BOther fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial enc…✓ BillableS22.008DOther fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subsequent …✓ BillableS22.008GOther fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subsequent …✓ BillableS22.008KOther fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subsequent …✓ BillableS22.008SOther fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, sequela✓ 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
└S22.008Other fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra

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