S22.048B (Oth fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, init for opn fx) is a billable ICD-10-CM medical diagnosis code in the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes chapter. Other fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture

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S22.048B — Oth fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, init for opn fx

Other fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture

Chapter S00-T88: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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S22.048AOth fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, init for clos fxS22.048DOth fx fourth thor vertebra, subs for fx w routn healS22.048GOth fx fourth thor vertebra, subs for fx w delay healS22.048KOth fracture of fourth thor vertebra, subs for fx w nonunionS22.048SOther fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, sequela

Common questions about S22.048B (Oth fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, init for opn fx)

What does ICD-10 code S22.048B mean?
S22.048B is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Oth fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, init for opn fx. Other fracture of fourth thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is S22.048B a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, S22.048B is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does S22.048B belong to?
S22.048B belongs to the chapter "Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes" (codes S00-T88). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗