S22.031⚠ Requires 7th Character

Stable burst 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 S22.031:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.031ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.031BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.031DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.031GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.031KSsequelaS22.031S

Sub-codes of S22.031(6)

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S22.031AStable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, initial en…✓ BillableS22.031BStable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, initial en…✓ BillableS22.031DStable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, subsequent…✓ BillableS22.031GStable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, subsequent…✓ BillableS22.031KStable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, subsequent…✓ BillableS22.031SStable burst fracture of third 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
└S22.031Stable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra

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