S22.072⚠ Requires 7th Character

Unstable 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 S22.072:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.072ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.072BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.072DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.072GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.072KSsequelaS22.072S

Sub-codes of S22.072(6)

S22.072 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.072AUnstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, initial encounte…✓ BillableS22.072BUnstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, initial encounte…✓ BillableS22.072DUnstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent encou…✓ BillableS22.072GUnstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent encou…✓ BillableS22.072KUnstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent encou…✓ BillableS22.072SUnstable 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
└S22.072Unstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra

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