Is S22.072 a billable code?
No. S22.072 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
S22.072: Unstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S22.072 groups related diagnoses under unstable burst fracture of t9-t10 vertebra. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S22.072
- S22.072AUnstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S22.072BUnstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S22.072DUnstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S22.072GUnstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S22.072KUnstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S22.072SUnstable burst fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, sequela
S22.072 questions
What does S22.072 mean?
S22.072 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unstable burst fracture of T9-T10 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.