S22.010⚠ Requires 7th Character

Wedge compression fracture of first 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 S22.010:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.010ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.010BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.010DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.010GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.010KSsequelaS22.010S

Sub-codes of S22.010(6)

S22.010 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.010AWedge compression fracture of first thoracic vertebra, initi…✓ BillableS22.010BWedge compression fracture of first thoracic vertebra, initi…✓ BillableS22.010DWedge compression fracture of first thoracic vertebra, subse…✓ BillableS22.010GWedge compression fracture of first thoracic vertebra, subse…✓ BillableS22.010KWedge compression fracture of first thoracic vertebra, subse…✓ BillableS22.010SWedge compression fracture of first thoracic vertebra, seque…✓ 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
└S22.010Wedge compression fracture of first thoracic vertebra

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