S22.018
Non-billableOther fracture of first thoracic vertebra
Other fracture of first thoracic vertebra
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries of breast
- injuries of chest (wall)
- injuries of interscapular area
- fracture of thoracic neural arch
- fracture of thoracic spinous process
- fracture of thoracic transverse process
- fracture of thoracic vertebra
- fracture of thoracic vertebral arch
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in bronchus (T17.5)
- effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
- effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8)
- effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
- fracture of clavicle (S42.0-)
- fracture of scapula (S42.1-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (6)
S22.018AOth fracture of first thoracic vertebra, init for clos fx
S22.018BOth fracture of first thoracic vertebra, init for opn fx
S22.018DOth fx first thor vertebra, subs for fx w routn heal
S22.018GOth fx first thor vertebra, subs for fx w delay heal
S22.018KOth fracture of first thor vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion
S22.018SOther fracture of first thoracic vertebra, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other fracture of first thoracic vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for other fracture of first thoracic vertebra is S22.018. The full clinical description is "Other fracture of first thoracic vertebra". S22.018 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S22.018 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S22.018 represents "Other fracture of first thoracic vertebra". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S22.018 a billable code?
No, S22.018 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S22.018.
What chapter is S22.018 in?
S22.018 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S22.018?
S22.018 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); transection of thorax (S28.1).
What are the subcategories under S22.018?
S22.018 has 6 child codes, including: S22.018A (Oth fracture of first thoracic vertebra, init for clos fx), S22.018B (Oth fracture of first thoracic vertebra, init for opn fx), S22.018D (Oth fx first thor vertebra, subs for fx w routn heal), S22.018G (Oth fx first thor vertebra, subs for fx w delay heal), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S22.018?
Yes, when using S22.018 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S22.018?
S22.018 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835210. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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