Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S22.088 is the diagnosis code for Other fracture of T11-T12 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 S22.088 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S22.088 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S22.088 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other fracture of T11-T12 vertebra". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S22.088 is S22.08 ("Fracture of T11-T12 vertebra"). S22.088 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S22.088 is located in Section S20-S29 — "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S22.088 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other fracture of T11-T12 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 Other fracture of T11-T12 vertebra is S22.088.
Yes, S22.088 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S22.088 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S22.088 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.