S22.021⚠ Requires 7th Character

Stable burst 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 S22.021:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.021ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.021BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.021DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.021GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.021KSsequelaS22.021S

Sub-codes of S22.021(6)

S22.021 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.021AStable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial e…✓ BillableS22.021BStable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial e…✓ BillableS22.021DStable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequen…✓ BillableS22.021GStable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequen…✓ BillableS22.021KStable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequen…✓ BillableS22.021SStable burst fracture of second 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
└S22.021Stable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra

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