S22.078⚠ Requires 7th Character

Other 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 S22.078:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.078ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.078BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.078DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.078GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.078KSsequelaS22.078S

Sub-codes of S22.078(6)

S22.078 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.078AOther fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, initial encounter for clo…✓ BillableS22.078BOther fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, initial encounter for ope…✓ BillableS22.078DOther fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent encounter for …✓ BillableS22.078GOther fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent encounter for …✓ BillableS22.078KOther fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent encounter for …✓ BillableS22.078SOther 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
└S22.078Other fracture of T9-T10 vertebra

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