S22.32⚠ Requires 7th Character

Fracture of one rib, left side

⚠ 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 S22.32:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.32XABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.32XBDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.32XDGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.32XGKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.32XKSsequelaS22.32XS

Sub-codes of S22.32(6)

S22.32 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.32AFracture of one rib, left side, initial encounter for closed…✓ BillableS22.32BFracture of one rib, left side, initial encounter for open f…✓ BillableS22.32DFracture of one rib, left side, subsequent encounter for fra…✓ BillableS22.32GFracture of one rib, left side, subsequent encounter for fra…✓ BillableS22.32KFracture of one rib, left side, subsequent encounter for fra…✓ BillableS22.32SFracture of one rib, left side, 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
└S22.32Fracture of one rib, left side

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