S22.9
Non-billableFracture of bony thorax, part unspecified
Fracture of bony thorax, part unspecified
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)
S22.9XXAFracture of bony thorax, part unsp, init for clos fx
S22.9XXBFracture of bony thorax, part unsp, init for opn fx
S22.9XXDFracture of bony thorax, part unsp, subs for fx w routn heal
S22.9XXGFracture of bony thorax, part unsp, subs for fx w delay heal
S22.9XXKFracture of bony thorax, part unsp, subs for fx w nonunion
S22.9XXSFracture of bony thorax, part unspecified, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S22.9?
ICD-10-CM code S22.9 represents "Fracture of bony thorax, part unspecified". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S22.9 a billable code?
No, S22.9 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 S22.9.
What chapter is S22.9 in?
S22.9 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S22.9?
S22.9 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 S22.9?
S22.9 has 6 child codes, including: S22.9XXA (Fracture of bony thorax, part unsp, init for clos fx), S22.9XXB (Fracture of bony thorax, part unsp, init for opn fx), S22.9XXD (Fracture of bony thorax, part unsp, subs for fx w routn heal), S22.9XXG (Fracture of bony thorax, part unsp, subs for fx w delay heal), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S22.9?
Yes, when using S22.9 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S22.9?
S22.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478237. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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