S22.048⚠ Requires 7th Character

Other 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 S22.048:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.048ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.048BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.048DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.048GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.048KSsequelaS22.048S

Sub-codes of S22.048(6)

S22.048 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.048AOther fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, initial encounte…✓ BillableS22.048BOther fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, initial encounte…✓ BillableS22.048DOther fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, subsequent encou…✓ BillableS22.048GOther fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, subsequent encou…✓ BillableS22.048KOther fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, subsequent encou…✓ BillableS22.048SOther 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
└S22.048Other fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra

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