S22.060BBillable
Wedge compression fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
Short description: Wedge comprsn fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, init for opn fx
- 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 S22.060B?
S22.060B is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Wedge compression fracture of T7-T8 vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture.
Is S22.060B a billable code?
Yes. S22.060B is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S22.060B in?
S22.060B falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S22.060B become effective?
S22.060B has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S22.060B?
S22.060B belongs to category S22, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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