S22.062
Non-billableUnstable burst fracture of T7-T8 vertebra
Unstable burst 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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in bronchusT17.5
- •effects of foreign body in esophagusT18.1
- •effects of foreign body in lungT17.8
- •effects of foreign body in tracheaT17.4
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •fracture of clavicleS42.0
- •fracture of scapulaS42.1
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- , if applicable, any associated condition such as:
- •injury of intrathoracic organS27
- •spinal cord injury,S24.0, S24.1
- •traumatic hemopneumothoraxS27.2
- •traumatic hemothoraxS27.1
- •traumatic pneumothoraxS27.0
Child Codes (6)
S22.062AUnstable burst fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, init for clos fx
S22.062BUnstable burst fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, init for opn fx
S22.062DUnstable burst fx T7-T8 vertebra, subs for fx w routn heal
S22.062GUnstable burst fx T7-T8 vertebra, subs for fx w delay heal
S22.062KUnstable burst fx T7-T8 vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion
S22.062SUnstable burst fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, sequela
Related Codes(4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unstable burst fracture of t7-t8 vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for unstable burst fracture of t7-t8 vertebra is S22.062. The full clinical description is "Unstable burst fracture of T7-T8 vertebra". S22.062 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S22.062 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S22.062 represents “Unstable burst 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 S22.062 a billable code?
No, S22.062 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 S22.062.
What chapter is S22.062 in?
S22.062 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S22.062?
S22.062 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 S22.062?
S22.062 has 6 child codes, including: S22.062A (Unstable burst fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, init for clos fx), S22.062B (Unstable burst fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, init for opn fx), S22.062D (Unstable burst fx T7-T8 vertebra, subs for fx w routn heal), S22.062G (Unstable burst fx T7-T8 vertebra, subs for fx w delay heal), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S22.062?
Yes, when using S22.062, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S22.062?
S22.062 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835383. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S22.062 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unstable burst fracture of t7-t8 vertebra 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 S22.062?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S22.062 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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