S22.022⚠ Requires 7th Character

Unstable 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 S22.022:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.022ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.022BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.022DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.022GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.022KSsequelaS22.022S

Sub-codes of S22.022(6)

S22.022 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.022AUnstable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial…✓ BillableS22.022BUnstable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial…✓ BillableS22.022DUnstable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequ…✓ BillableS22.022GUnstable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequ…✓ BillableS22.022KUnstable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequ…✓ BillableS22.022SUnstable 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
└S22.022Unstable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra

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