Question 1

Is S22 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S22 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S22 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S22 represents Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code S22 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code S22 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S22?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S22 is section:S20-S29 (Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from S22?

Accepted Answer

Code S22 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: transection of thorax (S28.1). These conditions cannot be coded together with S22 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does S22 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S22 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter for closed fracture), B (initial encounter for open fracture), D (subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing) and 3 more options. Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., S22XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

S222026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes215Not included here

Code Also6Consider additional code

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes4Additional information

Includes8Included conditions

7th Character Extensions6Fracture encounter types