S22.059⚠ Requires 7th Character

Unspecified 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 S22.059:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.059ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.059BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.059DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.059GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.059KSsequelaS22.059S

Sub-codes of S22.059(6)

S22.059 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.059AUnspecified fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter fo…✓ BillableS22.059BUnspecified fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter fo…✓ BillableS22.059DUnspecified fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter…✓ BillableS22.059GUnspecified fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter…✓ BillableS22.059KUnspecified fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter…✓ BillableS22.059SUnspecified 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
└S22.059Unspecified fracture of T5-T6 vertebra

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