S22.020ABillable
Wedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
Short description: Wedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra, init
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S22
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S22
S22Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spineS22.0Fracture of thoracic vertebraS22.00Fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebraS22.000Wedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebraS22.000AWedge compression fracture of unsp thoracic vertebra, initYesS22.000BWedge comprsn fx unsp thor vertebra, init for opn fxYesS22.000DWedge comprsn fx unsp thor vert, subs for fx w routn healYesS22.000GWedge comprsn fx unsp thor vert, subs for fx w delay healYesS22.000KWedge comprsn fx unsp thor vertebra, subs for fx w nonunionYesS22.000SWedge compression fracture of unsp thor vertebra, sequelaYesS22.001Stable burst fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebraS22.001AStable burst fracture of unsp thoracic vertebra, initYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S22.020A?
S22.020A is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Wedge compression fracture of second thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture.
Is S22.020A a billable code?
Yes. S22.020A is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S22.020A in?
S22.020A falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S22.020A become effective?
S22.020A has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S22.020A?
S22.020A belongs to category S22, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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