S22.040Header code — not billable
Wedge compression fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra
- 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 S22.040?
S22.040 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Wedge compression fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra.
Is S22.040 a billable code?
No. S22.040 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S22.040 in?
S22.040 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S22.040 become effective?
S22.040 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S22.040?
S22.040 belongs to category S22, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.