Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S22.4 is the diagnosis code for Multiple fractures of ribs. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as S22.4. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where S22.4 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S22.4 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S22.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Multiple fractures of ribs". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S22.4 is S22 ("Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine"). S22.4 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S22.4 is located in Section S20-S29 — "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S22.4 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S22.41, S22.42, S22.43, S22.49.
Use S22.4 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Multiple fractures of ribs" 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 Multiple fractures of ribs is S22.4.
No, S22.4 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S22.4 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for S22.4 include: flail chest (S22.5-).
Yes, S22.4 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.