S22.042B

Billable

Unstable burst fx fourth thor vertebra, init for opn fx

Unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

S20-S29

Parent Code

S22.042

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unstable burst fx fourth thor vertebra, init for opn fx?

The ICD-10-CM code for unstable burst fx fourth thor vertebra, init for opn fx is S22.042B. The full clinical description is "Unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture". S22.042B is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code S22.042B mean?

ICD-10-CM code S22.042B represents "Unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open 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 S22.042B a billable code?

Yes, S22.042B is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is S22.042B in?

S22.042B is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S22.042B?

S22.042B is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835313. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Automate ICD-10 Coding With AI

Send clinical text to the AutoICD API and get back structured ICD-10 codes with confidence scores. Integrates into any EHR or billing system in minutes.

Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.