S22.43⚠ Requires 7th Character

Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateral

⚠ 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 S22.43:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.43XABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.43XBDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.43XDGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.43XGKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.43XKSsequelaS22.43XS

Sub-codes of S22.43(6)

S22.43 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.43AMultiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, initial encounter for…✓ BillableS22.43BMultiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, initial encounter for…✓ BillableS22.43DMultiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, subsequent encounter …✓ BillableS22.43GMultiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, subsequent encounter …✓ BillableS22.43KMultiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, subsequent encounter …✓ BillableS22.43SMultiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, 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
└S22.43Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateral

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