S22.032 – Unstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the thorax
- Code
S22.032(claims format:S22032)- Description
- Unstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S20-S29 Injuries to the thorax
- Parent codes
- S22 › S22.0 › S22.03
Billable codes under S22.032
S22.032 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S22.032A – Unstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S22.032B – Unstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fractureBillable
- S22.032D – Unstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S22.032G – Unstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S22.032K – Unstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S22.032S – Unstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, sequelaBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter for closed fracture |
B | initial encounter for open fracture |
D | subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
G | subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing |
K | subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S22 – Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine
- fracture of thoracic neural arch
- fracture of thoracic spinous process
- fracture of thoracic transverse process
- fracture of thoracic vertebra
- fracture of thoracic vertebral arch
- transection of thorax (S28.1)
- A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
- A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S22
Block S20-S29
- injuries of breast
- injuries of chest (wall)
- injuries of interscapular area
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in bronchus (T17.5)
- effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
- effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8)
- effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Index terms for S22.032
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in S22.03
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S22.032?
S22.032 is the ICD-10-CM code for unstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, in the block S20-S29 (Injuries to the thorax).
Is S22.032 a billable code?
No. S22.032 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S22.032 belong to?
It belongs to category S22 – Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.