S22.071⚠ Requires 7th Character

Stable burst 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 S22.071:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.071ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.071BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.071DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.071GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.071KSsequelaS22.071S

Sub-codes of S22.071(6)

S22.071 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.071AStable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, initial encounter …✓ BillableS22.071BStable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, initial encounter …✓ BillableS22.071DStable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent encount…✓ BillableS22.071GStable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent encount…✓ BillableS22.071KStable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent encount…✓ BillableS22.071SStable burst 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
└S22.071Stable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra

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