S22.040⚠ Requires 7th Character

Wedge compression fracture of fourth 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 S22.040:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.040ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.040BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.040DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.040GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.040KSsequelaS22.040S

Sub-codes of S22.040(6)

S22.040 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.040AWedge compression fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, init…✓ BillableS22.040BWedge compression fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, init…✓ BillableS22.040DWedge compression fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, subs…✓ BillableS22.040GWedge compression fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, subs…✓ BillableS22.040KWedge compression fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, subs…✓ BillableS22.040SWedge compression fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, sequ…✓ 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
└S22.040Wedge compression fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra

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