S22.082⚠ Requires 7th Character

Unstable burst fracture of T11-T12 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 S22.082:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.082ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.082BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.082DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.082GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.082KSsequelaS22.082S

Sub-codes of S22.082(6)

S22.082 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.082AUnstable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, initial encount…✓ BillableS22.082BUnstable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, initial encount…✓ BillableS22.082DUnstable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, subsequent enco…✓ BillableS22.082GUnstable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, subsequent enco…✓ BillableS22.082KUnstable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, subsequent enco…✓ BillableS22.082SUnstable burst fracture of T11-T12 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
└S22.082Unstable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra

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