Is S22.050 a billable code?
No. S22.050 is a header code that groups 6 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S22.050: Wedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S22.050 groups related diagnoses under wedge compression fracture of t5-t6 vertebra. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S22.050
- S22.050AWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S22.050BWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S22.050DWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S22.050GWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S22.050KWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S22.050SWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, sequela
S22.050 questions
What does S22.050 mean?
S22.050 is the ICD-10-CM code for Wedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.