S22.4
Non-billableMultiple fractures of ribs
Multiple fractures of ribs
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Fractures of two or more ribs
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 (4)
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(7)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for multiple fractures of ribs?
The ICD-10-CM code for multiple fractures of ribs is S22.4. The full clinical description is "Multiple fractures of ribs". S22.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S22.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S22.4 represents “Multiple fractures of ribs”. 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 S22.4 a billable code?
No, S22.4 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under S22.4.
What chapter is S22.4 in?
S22.4 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S22.4?
S22.4 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); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under S22.4?
S22.4 has 4 child codes, including: S22.41 (Multiple fractures of ribs, right side), S22.42 (Multiple fractures of ribs, left side), S22.43 (Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateral), S22.49 (Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side).
Are additional codes required with S22.4?
Yes, when using S22.4, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S22.4?
S22.4 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0272567, C2835530. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S22.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like multiple fractures of ribs 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 S22.4?
S22.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA82.4 (Multiple fractures of ribs).
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