S22.02 is the authoritative medical code for Fracture of second thoracic vertebra. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for fracture of second thoracic vertebra (ICD-10-CM S22.02), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Fracture of second thoracic vertebra is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S22.02. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. 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; injuries of breast; injuries of chest wall; injuries of interscapular area. Excludes1 (not coded here): transection of thorax S28.1. Excludes2 (not included here): fracture of clavicle S42.0-; fracture of scapula S42.1-; 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. Code also: , if applicable, any associated condition such as:; injury of intrathoracic organ S27.-; spinal cord injury (S24.0-, S24.1-); traumatic hemopneumothorax S27.2; traumatic hemothorax S27.1-; traumatic pneumothorax S27.0. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S22.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S22.02 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- fracture of thoracic neural arch
- fracture of thoracic spinous process
- fracture of thoracic transverse process
- fracture of thoracic vertebra
- fracture of thoracic vertebral arch
- injuries of breast
- injuries of chest wall
- injuries of interscapular area
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- transection of thorax S28.1
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- fracture of clavicle S42.0-
- fracture of scapula S42.1-
- 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
Code First
Underlying conditions that must be sequenced before this code.
- , if applicable, spinal cord injury (S24.0-, S24.1-)
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- , if applicable, any associated condition such as:
- injury of intrathoracic organ S27.-
- traumatic hemopneumothorax S27.2
- traumatic hemothorax S27.1-
- traumatic pneumothorax S27.0
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S22.02 be billed directly?
No. S22.02 (Fracture of second thoracic vertebra) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S22.02 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S22.
What can't be coded together with S22.02?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, S22.02 must not be reported together with: transection of thorax (S28.1).
Can S22.02 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S22.02 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: fracture of clavicle (S42.0-); fracture of scapula (S42.1-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); effects of foreign body in bronchus (T17.5).
Does S22.02 need to be sequenced after another code?
Yes. Code first: , if applicable, spinal cord injury (S24.0-, S24.1-).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S22.02 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S22 — Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine
- S22.0 — Fracture of thoracic vertebra
- S22.00 — Fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra
- S22.000 — Wedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra
- S22.000A — Wedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S22.000B — Wedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S22.000D — Wedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S22.000G — Wedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S22.000K — Wedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S22.000S — Wedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, sequela
View all 40 codes in the S22 family