S22.060⚠ Requires 7th Character

Wedge compression fracture of T7-T8 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 S22.060:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.060ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.060BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.060DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.060GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.060KSsequelaS22.060S

Sub-codes of S22.060(6)

S22.060 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.060AWedge compression fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, initial encoun…✓ BillableS22.060BWedge compression fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, initial encoun…✓ BillableS22.060DWedge compression fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS22.060GWedge compression fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS22.060KWedge compression fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS22.060SWedge compression fracture of T7-T8 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
└S22.060Wedge compression fracture of T7-T8 vertebra

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