S22.081
Non-billableStable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra
Stable burst fracture of T11-T12 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)
S22.081AStable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, init for clos fx
S22.081BStable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, init for opn fx
S22.081DStable burst fx T11-T12 vertebra, subs for fx w routn heal
S22.081GStable burst fx T11-T12 vertebra, subs for fx w delay heal
S22.081KStable burst fx T11-T12 vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion
S22.081SStable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for stable burst fracture of t11-t12 vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for stable burst fracture of t11-t12 vertebra is S22.081. The full clinical description is "Stable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra". S22.081 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S22.081 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S22.081 represents "Stable burst fracture of T11-T12 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 S22.081 a billable code?
No, S22.081 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 S22.081.
What chapter is S22.081 in?
S22.081 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S22.081?
S22.081 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 S22.081?
S22.081 has 6 child codes, including: S22.081A (Stable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, init for clos fx), S22.081B (Stable burst fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, init for opn fx), S22.081D (Stable burst fx T11-T12 vertebra, subs for fx w routn heal), S22.081G (Stable burst fx T11-T12 vertebra, subs for fx w delay heal), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S22.081?
Yes, when using S22.081 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S22.081?
S22.081 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835448. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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