S39.022D
S39.022D: Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, subsequent encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
S39.022D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check S39.022D with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "D": subsequent encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S39
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
S39.022D is named in 4 Medicare coverage policies: 4 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A53058Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
- A53065Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy
- A56421Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
- A56459Billing and Coding: Debridement Services
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.