S22.062⚠ Requires 7th Character

Unstable burst fracture of T7-T8 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 S22.062:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.062ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.062BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.062DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.062GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.062KSsequelaS22.062S

Sub-codes of S22.062(6)

S22.062 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.062AUnstable burst fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, initial encounter…✓ BillableS22.062BUnstable burst fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, initial encounter…✓ BillableS22.062DUnstable burst fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS22.062GUnstable burst fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS22.062KUnstable burst fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS22.062SUnstable burst fracture of T7-T8 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
└S22.062Unstable burst fracture of T7-T8 vertebra

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