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S22.23XK vs S42.1

S22.23XK (Sternal manubrial dissociation, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion) compared with S42.1 (Fracture of scapula), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Relationship

Informational

Excludes2 relationship

S22.23XK
Sternal manubrial dissociation, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
S42.1
Fracture of scapula

Distinct conditions — both may be reported.

“fracture of scapula (S42.1-)”

An Excludes2 note means the excluded condition is not part of the code above it, but a patient can have both. Report both when both are documented.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM tabular instructional notes

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. S22.23XK carries an Excludes2 note covering S42.1: “fracture of scapula (S42.1-)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

S22.23XKSternal manubrial dissociation, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.1Fracture of scapula
Billing statusBillableNon-billable header
ClassificationS00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)
DefinitionSternal manubrial dissociation, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S22.23K).Fracture of scapula is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S42.1).
7th characterThe appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S22The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S42
Includes
fracture of thoracic neural arch
fracture of thoracic spinous process
fracture of thoracic transverse process
fracture of thoracic vertebra
injuries of axilla
injuries of scapular region
Code first
, if applicable, spinal cord injury (S24.0-, S24.1-)

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources