S22.9
Non-billableFracture of bony thorax, part unspecified
Fracture of bony thorax, part unspecified
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)
S22.9XXAFracture of bony thorax, part unsp, init for clos fx
S22.9XXBFracture of bony thorax, part unsp, init for opn fx
S22.9XXDFracture of bony thorax, part unsp, subs for fx w routn heal
S22.9XXGFracture of bony thorax, part unsp, subs for fx w delay heal
S22.9XXKFracture of bony thorax, part unsp, subs for fx w nonunion
S22.9XXSFracture of bony thorax, part unspecified, sequela
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of bony thorax, part unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of bony thorax, part unspecified is S22.9. The full clinical description is "Fracture of bony thorax, part unspecified". S22.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S22.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S22.9 represents “Fracture of bony thorax, part unspecified”. 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 S22.9 a billable code?
No, S22.9 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 S22.9.
What chapter is S22.9 in?
S22.9 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S22.9?
S22.9 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 S22.9?
S22.9 has 6 child codes, including: S22.9XXA (Fracture of bony thorax, part unsp, init for clos fx), S22.9XXB (Fracture of bony thorax, part unsp, init for opn fx), S22.9XXD (Fracture of bony thorax, part unsp, subs for fx w routn heal), S22.9XXG (Fracture of bony thorax, part unsp, subs for fx w delay heal), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S22.9?
Yes, when using S22.9, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S22.9?
S22.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478237. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S22.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture of bony thorax, part unspecified 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 S22.9?
S22.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA82.Z (Fracture of rib, sternum or thoracic spine, unspecified).
Automate ICD-10 Coding With AI
Send clinical text to the AutoICD API and get back structured ICD-10 codes with confidence scores. Integrates into any EHR or billing system in minutes.
Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.