ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
S22.050S Wedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, sequela
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for a sequela: a complication or condition that arises as a direct result of the injury. The sequela itself is usually coded first, followed by this code.
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Other codes in S22
354 complete codes in this category.
- S22.049SUnspecified fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, sequela
- S22.050AWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S22.050BWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S22.050DWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S22.050GWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S22.050KWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S22.050SWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, sequela
- S22.051AStable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S22.051BStable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S22.051DStable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S22.051GStable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S22.051KStable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
Documentation tips
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- 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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