S22.019⚠ Requires 7th Character

Unspecified 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 S22.019:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.019ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.019BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.019DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.019GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.019KSsequelaS22.019S

Sub-codes of S22.019(6)

S22.019 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.019AUnspecified fracture of first thoracic vertebra, initial enc…✓ BillableS22.019BUnspecified fracture of first thoracic vertebra, initial enc…✓ BillableS22.019DUnspecified fracture of first thoracic vertebra, subsequent …✓ BillableS22.019GUnspecified fracture of first thoracic vertebra, subsequent …✓ BillableS22.019KUnspecified fracture of first thoracic vertebra, subsequent …✓ BillableS22.019SUnspecified fracture of first thoracic vertebra, 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
└S22.019Unspecified fracture of first thoracic vertebra

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