ICD-10-CM diagnosis code

S22.002K Unstable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

Billable: Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
Category: S22 Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Encounter (7th character)

This code is for a subsequent encounter: active treatment is complete and the patient is being seen during healing or recovery (for example a cast change, medication adjustment or follow-up visit).

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Other codes in S22

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Documentation tips

Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Unstable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to S22.

The international WHO ICD-10 also has S22, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.

ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.

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