S22.06
Non-billableFracture of T7-T8 vertebra
Fracture of T7-T8 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 (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of t7-t8 vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of t7-t8 vertebra is S22.06. The full clinical description is "Fracture of T7-T8 vertebra". S22.06 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S22.06 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S22.06 represents "Fracture of T7-T8 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 S22.06 a billable code?
No, S22.06 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 S22.06.
What chapter is S22.06 in?
S22.06 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S22.06?
S22.06 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 S22.06?
S22.06 has 5 child codes, including: S22.060 (Wedge compression fracture of T7-T8 vertebra), S22.061 (Stable burst fracture of T7-T8 vertebra), S22.062 (Unstable burst fracture of T7-T8 vertebra), S22.068 (Other fracture of T7-T8 thoracic vertebra), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with S22.06?
Yes, when using S22.06 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S22.06?
S22.06 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835368. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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