S22.070⚠ Requires 7th Character

Wedge compression fracture of T9-T10 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 S22.070:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.070ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.070BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.070DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.070GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.070KSsequelaS22.070S

Sub-codes of S22.070(6)

S22.070 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.070AWedge compression fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, initial encou…✓ BillableS22.070BWedge compression fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, initial encou…✓ BillableS22.070DWedge compression fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent en…✓ BillableS22.070GWedge compression fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent en…✓ BillableS22.070KWedge compression fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent en…✓ BillableS22.070SWedge compression fracture of T9-T10 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
└S22.070Wedge compression fracture of T9-T10 vertebra

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