S22.39⚠ Requires 7th Character

Fracture of one rib, unspecified 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 S22.39:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.39XABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.39XBDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.39XDGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.39XGKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.39XKSsequelaS22.39XS

Sub-codes of S22.39(6)

S22.39 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.39AFracture of one rib, unspecified side, initial encounter for…✓ BillableS22.39BFracture of one rib, unspecified side, initial encounter for…✓ BillableS22.39DFracture of one rib, unspecified side, subsequent encounter …✓ BillableS22.39GFracture of one rib, unspecified side, subsequent encounter …✓ BillableS22.39KFracture of one rib, unspecified side, subsequent encounter …✓ BillableS22.39SFracture of one rib, unspecified 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
└S22.39Fracture of one rib, unspecified side

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