S22.068⚠ Requires 7th Character

Other fracture of T7-T8 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 S22.068:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.068ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.068BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.068DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.068GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.068KSsequelaS22.068S

Sub-codes of S22.068(6)

S22.068 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.068AOther fracture of T7-T8 thoracic vertebra, initial encounter…✓ BillableS22.068BOther fracture of T7-T8 thoracic vertebra, initial encounter…✓ BillableS22.068DOther fracture of T7-T8 thoracic vertebra, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS22.068GOther fracture of T7-T8 thoracic vertebra, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS22.068KOther fracture of T7-T8 thoracic vertebra, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS22.068SOther fracture of T7-T8 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
└S22.068Other fracture of T7-T8 thoracic vertebra

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