S22.038⚠ Requires 7th Character

Other 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 S22.038:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.038ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.038BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.038DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.038GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.038KSsequelaS22.038S

Sub-codes of S22.038(6)

S22.038 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.038AOther fracture of third thoracic vertebra, initial encounter…✓ BillableS22.038BOther fracture of third thoracic vertebra, initial encounter…✓ BillableS22.038DOther fracture of third thoracic vertebra, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS22.038GOther fracture of third thoracic vertebra, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS22.038KOther fracture of third thoracic vertebra, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS22.038SOther 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
└S22.038Other fracture of third thoracic vertebra

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