S22.001⚠ Requires 7th Character

Stable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic 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 S22.001:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.001ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.001BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.001DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.001GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.001KSsequelaS22.001S

Sub-codes of S22.001(6)

S22.001 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.001AStable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, init…✓ BillableS22.001BStable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, init…✓ BillableS22.001DStable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subs…✓ BillableS22.001GStable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subs…✓ BillableS22.001KStable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subs…✓ BillableS22.001SStable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, sequ…✓ 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
└S22.001Stable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra

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