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S22.051S

✓ Billable

Stable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, sequela

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S22
  • • transection of thorax (S28.1)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S22
  • • fracture of clavicle (S42.0-)
  • • fracture of scapula (S42.1-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S22.051S represents stable burst fracture of t5-t6 vertebra, sequela. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that S22.051S has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S22.051S?

ICD-10-CM code S22.051S is "Stable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, sequela". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S22.051S a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S22.051S is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S22.051S?

S22.051S has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S22.051S be coded with other codes?

S22.051S has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S22.051

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

S22.051AStable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter for closed fractureS22.051BStable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter for open fractureS22.051DStable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.051GStable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.051KStable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

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Code Information

CodeS22.051S
BillableYes
ParentS22.051
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes22 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)