S22.011⚠ Requires 7th Character

Stable burst fracture of first 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 S22.011:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.011ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.011BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.011DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.011GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.011KSsequelaS22.011S

Sub-codes of S22.011(6)

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S22.011AStable burst fracture of first thoracic vertebra, initial en…✓ BillableS22.011BStable burst fracture of first thoracic vertebra, initial en…✓ BillableS22.011DStable burst fracture of first thoracic vertebra, subsequent…✓ BillableS22.011GStable burst fracture of first thoracic vertebra, subsequent…✓ BillableS22.011KStable burst fracture of first thoracic vertebra, subsequent…✓ BillableS22.011SStable burst fracture of first 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
└S22.011Stable burst fracture of first thoracic vertebra

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