S22.49⚠ Requires 7th Character

Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified 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 S22.49:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.49XABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.49XBDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.49XDGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.49XGKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.49XKSsequelaS22.49XS

Sub-codes of S22.49(6)

S22.49 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.49AMultiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, initial encoun…✓ BillableS22.49BMultiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, initial encoun…✓ BillableS22.49DMultiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS22.49GMultiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS22.49KMultiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS22.49SMultiple fractures of ribs, unspecified 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
└S22.49Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side

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