S22.081⚠ Requires 7th Character

Stable burst fracture of T11-T12 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 S22.081:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.081ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.081BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.081DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.081GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.081KSsequelaS22.081S

Sub-codes of S22.081(6)

S22.081 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.081AStable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, initial encounter…✓ BillableS22.081BStable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, initial encounter…✓ BillableS22.081DStable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS22.081GStable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS22.081KStable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS22.081SStable burst fracture of T11-T12 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
└S22.081Stable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra

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