S22.000G

S22.000G: Wedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

S22.000G is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for wedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S22.000G with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "G": subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S22

A: initial encounter for closed fracture
B: initial encounter for open fracture
D: subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
G: subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
K: subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
S: sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S22.000G

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on S22: Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine

transection of thorax (S28.1)

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S22.000G

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S22: Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine

fracture of clavicle (S42.0-)
fracture of scapula (S42.1-)

Other codes that can never be billed with S22.000G

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

M48.5Collapsed vertebra, not elsewhere classified
M84.3Stress fracture
M84.4Pathological fracture, not elsewhere classified

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

S22.000G is named in 1 Medicare coverage policy: 1 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

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Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.