S22.31
Non-billableFracture of one rib, right side
Fracture of one rib, right side
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)
S22.31XAFracture of one rib, right side, init for clos fx
S22.31XBFracture of one rib, right side, init for opn fx
S22.31XDFracture of one rib, right side, subs for fx w routn heal
S22.31XGFracture of one rib, right side, subs for fx w delay heal
S22.31XKFracture of one rib, right side, subs for fx w nonunion
S22.31XSFracture of one rib, right side, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of one rib, right side?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of one rib, right side is S22.31. The full clinical description is "Fracture of one rib, right side". S22.31 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S22.31 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S22.31 represents "Fracture of one rib, right side". 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 S22.31 a billable code?
No, S22.31 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 S22.31.
What chapter is S22.31 in?
S22.31 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S22.31?
S22.31 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 S22.31?
S22.31 has 6 child codes, including: S22.31XA (Fracture of one rib, right side, init for clos fx), S22.31XB (Fracture of one rib, right side, init for opn fx), S22.31XD (Fracture of one rib, right side, subs for fx w routn heal), S22.31XG (Fracture of one rib, right side, subs for fx w delay heal), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S22.31?
Yes, when using S22.31 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S22.31?
S22.31 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835509. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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