S22.050⚠ Requires 7th Character

Wedge compression fracture of T5-T6 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 S22.050:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.050ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.050BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.050DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.050GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.050KSsequelaS22.050S

Sub-codes of S22.050(6)

S22.050 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.050AWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encoun…✓ BillableS22.050BWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encoun…✓ BillableS22.050DWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS22.050GWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS22.050KWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS22.050SWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 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
└S22.050Wedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra

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