S22 Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine
The ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine is S22 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.
Classification
- Section
- S20-S29: Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)
- Category S22
- 73 codes (59 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Notes
- A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
- A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
Official Coding Guidelines
Code traumatic fractures individually by site per listed categoriesc. Coding of Traumatic Fractures The principles of multiple coding of injuries should be followed in coding fractures. Fractures of specified sites are coded individually by site in accordance with both the provisions within categories S02, S12, S22, S32, S42, S49, S52, S59, S62, S72, S79, S82, S89, S92 and the level of detail furnished by medical record content.
Sequence blood vessel/nerve injury first (fragment)injury is to the blood vessels or nerves, that injury should be sequenced first.
Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026