S22.008B ICD-10-CM Code: Other fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S22.008BOther fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S22.008B sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)
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Category S22
Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine
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Subcategory S22.008
Other fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra
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Code S22.008B
Other fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S22.008B.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S22.008B.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S22.008B.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S22.008B.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S22.008B.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S22.008B mean?
S22.008B is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture.”
Is S22.008B a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S22.008B has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S22.008B located in ICD-10-CM?
S22.008B is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29) (S20–S29), under category S22, Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine and subcategory S22.008, Other fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra.
What coding notes are listed for S22.008B?
No inclusion terms are listed for S22.008B in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
Keep exploring
Related S22.008 codes
S22.008AOther fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
S22.008DOther fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
S22.008GOther fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
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