S22.31⚠ Requires 7th Character

Fracture of one rib, right side

⚠ 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 S22.31:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.31XABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.31XBDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.31XDGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.31XGKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.31XKSsequelaS22.31XS

Sub-codes of S22.31(6)

S22.31 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.31AFracture of one rib, right side, initial encounter for close…✓ BillableS22.31BFracture of one rib, right side, initial encounter for open …✓ BillableS22.31DFracture of one rib, right side, subsequent encounter for fr…✓ BillableS22.31GFracture of one rib, right side, subsequent encounter for fr…✓ BillableS22.31KFracture of one rib, right side, subsequent encounter for fr…✓ BillableS22.31SFracture of one rib, right side, 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
└S22.31Fracture of one rib, right side

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