Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S22.072 is the diagnosis code for Unstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S22.072 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S22.072 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S22.072 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S22.072 is S22.07 ("Fracture of T9-T10 vertebra"). S22.072 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S22.072 is located in Section S20-S29 — "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S22.072 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use S22.072 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Unstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra is S22.072.
Yes, S22.072 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S22.072 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S22.072 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.