S22.079K – Unspecified fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the thorax

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S22.079K

Code: S22.079K (claims format: S22079K)
Description: Unspecified fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
Short description: Unsp fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subs for fx w nonunion
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › S22.07 › S22.079

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

Includes:

fracture of thoracic neural arch
fracture of thoracic spinous process
fracture of thoracic transverse process
fracture of thoracic vertebra
fracture of thoracic vertebral arch

Excludes1 (not coded here):

transection of thorax (S28.1)

Excludes2 (not included here):

fracture of clavicle (S42.0-)
fracture of scapula (S42.1-)

Code first:

, if applicable, spinal cord injury (S24.0-, S24.1-)

Code also:

, if applicable, any associated condition such as:
injury of intrathoracic organ (S27.-)
traumatic hemopneumothorax (S27.2)
traumatic hemothorax (S27.1-)
traumatic pneumothorax (S27.0)

Notes:

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

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S22

Block S20-S29

Includes:

injuries of breast
injuries of chest (wall)
injuries of interscapular area

Excludes2 (not included here):

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)

Related codes in S22.079

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S22.079K?

S22.079K is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of T9-T10 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion, in the block S20-S29 (Injuries to the thorax).

Is S22.079K a billable code?

Yes. S22.079K is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S22.079K 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.