S22.012⚠ Requires 7th Character

Unstable 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 S22.012:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.012ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.012BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.012DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.012GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.012KSsequelaS22.012S

Sub-codes of S22.012(6)

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S22.012AUnstable burst fracture of first thoracic vertebra, initial …✓ BillableS22.012BUnstable burst fracture of first thoracic vertebra, initial …✓ BillableS22.012DUnstable burst fracture of first thoracic vertebra, subseque…✓ BillableS22.012GUnstable burst fracture of first thoracic vertebra, subseque…✓ BillableS22.012KUnstable burst fracture of first thoracic vertebra, subseque…✓ BillableS22.012SUnstable 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
└S22.012Unstable burst fracture of first thoracic vertebra

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