ICD-10 code S22 for Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine
Note: A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed Includes: fracture of thoracic neural arch fracture of thoracic spinous process fracture of thoracic transverse process fracture of thoracic vertebra fracture of thoracic vertebral arch Code first any associated: injury of intrathoracic organ (S27.-) spinal cord injury (S24.0-, S24.1-) Excludes1: transection of thorax (S28.1) Excludes2: fracture of clavicle (S42.0-) fracture of scapula (S42.1-) 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
