S22.000A

Billable

Wedge compression fracture of unsp thoracic vertebra, init

Wedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

S20-S29

Parent Code

S22.000

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for wedge compression fracture of unsp thoracic vertebra, init?

The ICD-10-CM code for wedge compression fracture of unsp thoracic vertebra, init is S22.000A. The full clinical description is "Wedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture". S22.000A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code S22.000A mean?

ICD-10-CM code S22.000A represents "Wedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is S22.000A a billable code?

Yes, S22.000A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is S22.000A in?

S22.000A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S22.000A?

S22.000A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835154. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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