S22.079B
BillableUnsp fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, init for opn fx
Unspecified fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
Related Codes(5)
S22.079AUnsp fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, init for clos fx
S22.079DUnsp fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subs for fx w routn heal
S22.079GUnsp fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subs for fx w delay heal
S22.079KUnsp fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion
S22.079SUnspecified fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Fracture of tenth thoracic vertebra
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp fracture of t9-t10 vertebra, init for opn fx?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp fracture of t9-t10 vertebra, init for opn fx is S22.079B. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture". S22.079B is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S22.079B mean?
ICD-10-CM code S22.079B represents “Unspecified fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, initial encounter for open 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 S22.079B a billable code?
Yes, S22.079B is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S22.079B in?
S22.079B is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S22.079B?
S22.079B is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835435. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S22.079B relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unsp fracture of t9-t10 vertebra, init for opn fx 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 S22.079B?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S22.079B 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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