S22.05

Non-billable

Fracture of T5-T6 vertebra

Fracture of T5-T6 vertebra

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S20-S29

Parent Code

S22.0

Child Codes

5

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.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • , if applicable, any associated condition such as:
  • injury of intrathoracic organ (S27.-)
  • spinal cord injury (S24.0-, S24.1-)
  • traumatic hemopneumothorax (S27.2)
  • traumatic hemothorax (S27.1-)
  • traumatic pneumothorax (S27.0)

Child Codes (5)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of t5-t6 vertebra?

The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of t5-t6 vertebra is S22.05. The full clinical description is "Fracture of T5-T6 vertebra". S22.05 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S22.05 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S22.05 represents "Fracture of T5-T6 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 S22.05 a billable code?

No, S22.05 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under S22.05.

What chapter is S22.05 in?

S22.05 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S22.05?

S22.05 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 S22.05?

S22.05 has 5 child codes, including: S22.050 (Wedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra), S22.051 (Stable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra), S22.052 (Unstable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra), S22.058 (Other fracture of T5-T6 vertebra), and 1 more.

Are additional codes required with S22.05?

Yes, when using S22.05 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S22.05?

S22.05 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835332. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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