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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S22.042A ICD-10-CM Code: Unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed 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

S22.042A

Unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S22.042A sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)

  3. 3

    Category S22

    Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine

  4. 4

    Subcategory S22.042

    Unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra

  5. 5

    Code S22.042A

    Unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S22.042A.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S22.042A.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S22.042A.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S22.042A.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S22.042A.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S22.042A mean?

S22.042A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture.”

Is S22.042A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S22.042A 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 S22.042A located in ICD-10-CM?

S22.042A 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 S22.042, Unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra.

What coding notes are listed for S22.042A?

No inclusion terms are listed for S22.042A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related S22.042 codes

S22.042B

Unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture

S22.042D

Unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

S22.042G

Unstable burst fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

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