S22.5XXK
BillableFlail chest, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
Flail chest, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
Related Codes(5)
S22.5XXAFlail chest, initial encounter for closed fracture
S22.5XXBFlail chest, initial encounter for open fracture
S22.5XXDFlail chest, subs encntr for fracture with routine healing
S22.5XXGFlail chest, subs encntr for fracture with delayed healing
S22.5XXSFlail chest, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Clinical Terms
- Open flail chest
- Flail chest
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for flail chest, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion?
The ICD-10-CM code for flail chest, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion is S22.5XXK. The full clinical description is "Flail chest, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion". S22.5XXK is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S22.5XXK mean?
ICD-10-CM code S22.5XXK represents “Flail chest, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion”. 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 S22.5XXK a billable code?
Yes, S22.5XXK is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S22.5XXK in?
S22.5XXK is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S22.5XXK?
S22.5XXK is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2977826. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S22.5XXK relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like flail chest, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion 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 S22.5XXK?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S22.5XXK 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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