S22Non-billable
Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine
Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Includes
5 items
Includes
5 items- •fracture of thoracic neural arch
- •fracture of thoracic spinous process
- •fracture of thoracic transverse process
- •fracture of thoracic vertebra
- •fracture of thoracic vertebral arch
Excludes1
1 item
Excludes1
- •transection of thorax (S28.1)
Notes
2 items
Notes
2 items- •A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
- •A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
Coding Guidance
S22 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. See Related Codes to drill down to more specific billable codes for appropriate reimbursement.
7th Character Information
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S22
7th Character Values:
- •A: initial encounter for closed fracture
- •B: initial encounter for open fracture
- •D: subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- •G: subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- •K: subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- •S: sequela
Additional Information from Parent Codes
The following information may apply to this code from its parent codes in the ICD-10 hierarchy. This information is important for proper coding and classification.
Parent Codes Referenced:
Excludes1
2 items
Excludes1
Use Additional Code
1 item
Use Additional Code
From S00-T88:
- •code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)