S22.050A
BillableWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, init
Wedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
Related Codes(5)
S22.050BWedge comprsn fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, init for opn fx
S22.050DWedge comprsn fx T5-T6 vertebra, subs for fx w routn heal
S22.050GWedge comprsn fx T5-T6 vertebra, subs for fx w delay heal
S22.050KWedge comprsn fx T5-T6 vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion
S22.050SWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- fracture thoracic spine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for wedge compression fracture of t5-t6 vertebra, init?
The ICD-10-CM code for wedge compression fracture of t5-t6 vertebra, init is S22.050A. The full clinical description is "Wedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture". S22.050A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S22.050A mean?
ICD-10-CM code S22.050A represents “Wedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is S22.050A a billable code?
Yes, S22.050A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S22.050A in?
S22.050A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S22.050A?
S22.050A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835334. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S22.050A relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like wedge compression fracture of t5-t6 vertebra, init affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S22.050A?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S22.050A in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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