S22.042
Non-billableUnstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra
Unstable burst fracture of fourth 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)
S22.042AUnstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, init
S22.042BUnstable burst fx fourth thor vertebra, init for opn fx
S22.042DUnstbl burst fx fourth thor vert, subs for fx w routn heal
S22.042GUnstbl burst fx fourth thor vert, subs for fx w delay heal
S22.042KUnstbl burst fx fourth thor vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion
S22.042SUnstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra is S22.042. The full clinical description is "Unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra". S22.042 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S22.042 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S22.042 represents "Unstable burst fracture of fourth 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 S22.042 a billable code?
No, S22.042 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 S22.042.
What chapter is S22.042 in?
S22.042 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S22.042?
S22.042 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 S22.042?
S22.042 has 6 child codes, including: S22.042A (Unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, init), S22.042B (Unstable burst fx fourth thor vertebra, init for opn fx), S22.042D (Unstbl burst fx fourth thor vert, subs for fx w routn heal), S22.042G (Unstbl burst fx fourth thor vert, subs for fx w delay heal), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S22.042?
Yes, when using S22.042 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S22.042?
S22.042 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835311. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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