S22.030⚠ Requires 7th Character

Wedge compression fracture of third 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 S22.030:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.030ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.030BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.030DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.030GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.030KSsequelaS22.030S

Sub-codes of S22.030(6)

S22.030 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.030AWedge compression fracture of third thoracic vertebra, initi…✓ BillableS22.030BWedge compression fracture of third thoracic vertebra, initi…✓ BillableS22.030DWedge compression fracture of third thoracic vertebra, subse…✓ BillableS22.030GWedge compression fracture of third thoracic vertebra, subse…✓ BillableS22.030KWedge compression fracture of third thoracic vertebra, subse…✓ BillableS22.030SWedge compression fracture of third 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
└S22.030Wedge compression fracture of third thoracic vertebra

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