S22.02 — Fracture of second thoracic vertebra
Is S22.02 billable?
No — S22.02 is a non-billable header code. S22.02 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 30 billable codes beneath S22.02.
Billable codes under this header
- S22.020AWedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S22.020BWedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S22.020DWedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S22.020GWedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S22.020KWedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S22.020SWedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra, sequela
- S22.021AStable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S22.021BStable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S22.021DStable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S22.021GStable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S22.021KStable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S22.021SStable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, sequela
- S22.022AUnstable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S22.022BUnstable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S22.022DUnstable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S22.022GUnstable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S22.022KUnstable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S22.022SUnstable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebra, sequela
- S22.028AOther fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S22.028BOther fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S22.028DOther fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S22.028GOther fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S22.028KOther fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S22.028SOther fracture of second thoracic vertebra, sequela
- S22.029AUnspecified fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S22.029BUnspecified fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S22.029DUnspecified fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S22.029GUnspecified fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S22.029KUnspecified fracture of second thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S22.029SUnspecified fracture of second thoracic vertebra, sequela
S22.02 at a glance
| Code | S22.02 |
|---|---|
| Description | Fracture of second thoracic vertebra |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S22
The conditions below can never be reported together with S22.02 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- transection of thorax (S28.1)
Code first — inherited from S22
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before S22.02. S22.02 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S22.02 to fully describe the condition. S22.02 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S22.02, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S22.02 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S20-S29
The conditions below are not part of S22.02, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S22.02 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in bronchus (T17.5)
- effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
- effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8)
- effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S22
The conditions below are not part of S22.02, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S22.02 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S22
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S22.02 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
What codes fall under S22.02? (5)
- S22.020Wedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebranot billable
- S22.021Stable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebranot billable
- S22.022Unstable burst fracture of second thoracic vertebranot billable
- S22.028Other fracture of second thoracic vertebranot billable
- S22.029Unspecified fracture of second thoracic vertebranot billable
How long has S22.02 existed?
S22.02 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.
What other codes are in the S22.0 family? (8)
- S22.00Fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebranot billable
- S22.01Fracture of first thoracic vertebranot billable
- S22.03Fracture of third thoracic vertebranot billable
- S22.04Fracture of fourth thoracic vertebranot billable
- S22.05Fracture of T5-T6 vertebranot billable
- S22.06Fracture of T7-T8 vertebranot billable
- S22.07Fracture of T9-T10 vertebranot billable
- S22.08Fracture of T11-T12 vertebranot billable