S22.9XXD — Fracture of bony thorax, part unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Is S22.9XXD billable?
Yes, but S22.9XXD is an unspecified code. S22.9XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S22.9XXD is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S22.9XXD — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S22.000DWedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S22.20XDUnspecified fracture of sternum, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S22.31XDFracture of one rib, right side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S22.41XDMultiple fractures of ribs, right side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S22.5XXDFlail chest, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
S22.9XXD at a glance
| Code | S22.9XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Fracture of bony thorax, part unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S22.9XXD?
In S22.9XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing. The 7th character is required for S22.9XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S22.9XXD group to?
S22.9XXD sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 559Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCCmedical
- 560Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CCmedical
- 561Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCCmedical
How is S22.9XXD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S22.9, the nearest indexed parent of S22.9XXD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › thorax (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S22
The conditions below can never be reported together with S22.9XXD 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 S22.9XXD. S22.9XXD describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S22.9XXD to fully describe the condition. S22.9XXD 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 S22.9XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S22.9XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S20-S29
The conditions below are not part of S22.9XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S22.9XXD 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 S22.9XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S22.9XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S22
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S22.9XXD is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S22.9XXD existed?
S22.9XXD 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.