S22.020⚠ Requires 7th Character

Wedge compression fracture of second 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 S22.020:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.020ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.020BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.020DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.020GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.020KSsequelaS22.020S

Sub-codes of S22.020(6)

S22.020 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.020AWedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra, init…✓ BillableS22.020BWedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra, init…✓ BillableS22.020DWedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subs…✓ BillableS22.020GWedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subs…✓ BillableS22.020KWedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subs…✓ BillableS22.020SWedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra, sequ…✓ 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
└S22.020Wedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra

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