S22.051⚠ Requires 7th Character

Stable burst 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 S22.051:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.051ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.051BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.051DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.051GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.051KSsequelaS22.051S

Sub-codes of S22.051(6)

S22.051 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.051AStable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter f…✓ BillableS22.051BStable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter f…✓ BillableS22.051DStable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounte…✓ BillableS22.051GStable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounte…✓ BillableS22.051KStable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounte…✓ BillableS22.051SStable burst 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
└S22.051Stable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra

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