S22.042⚠ Requires 7th Character

Unstable burst 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 S22.042:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.042ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.042BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.042DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.042GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.042KSsequelaS22.042S

Sub-codes of S22.042(6)

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S22.042AUnstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, initial…✓ BillableS22.042BUnstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, initial…✓ BillableS22.042DUnstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, subsequ…✓ BillableS22.042GUnstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, subsequ…✓ BillableS22.042KUnstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, subsequ…✓ BillableS22.042SUnstable burst fracture of fourth 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
└S22.042Unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra

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