Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S22 is the diagnosis code for Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 â 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. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in S22. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S22 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S22 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S22 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S22 is located in Section S20-S29 â "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S22 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S22.0, S22.2, S22.3, S22.4, S22.5 and more.
Use S22 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine" 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 Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine is S22.
No, S22 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S22 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for S22 include: transection of thorax (S28.1).
Yes, S22 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.