S22.050
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Wedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
✅ No additional coding notes for S22.050
Child Codes (6)
S22.050AWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter for closed fractureS22.050BWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter for open fractureS22.050DWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.050GWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.050KWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.050SWedge compression fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, sequela
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CodeS22.050
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS22.05
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes6
Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)