S22.42⚠ Requires 7th Character

Multiple fractures of ribs, left 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 S22.42:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.42XABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.42XBDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.42XDGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.42XGKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.42XKSsequelaS22.42XS

Sub-codes of S22.42(6)

S22.42 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.42AMultiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for…✓ BillableS22.42BMultiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for…✓ BillableS22.42DMultiple fractures of ribs, left side, subsequent encounter …✓ BillableS22.42GMultiple fractures of ribs, left side, subsequent encounter …✓ BillableS22.42KMultiple fractures of ribs, left side, subsequent encounter …✓ BillableS22.42SMultiple fractures of ribs, left 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
└S22.42Multiple fractures of ribs, left side

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