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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Broken Rib

ICD-10 Coding for Broken Rib

S22.3XXA
S22.4XXA
S22.5XXA

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for broken rib includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Rib Fracture
Fractured Rib
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Broken Rib

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Broken Rib

Use ICD-10 code S22.3XXA for fracture of one rib, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Fracture of one rib, initial encounter

Non-Billable
S22.3XXA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Radiologic evidence of a single rib fracture

Applicable To

  • • Single rib fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is specified.

Fracture of multiple ribs, initial encounter

Non-Billable
S22.4XXA
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Multiple rib fractures

Important Notes

  • • Ensure number of ribs and laterality are specified.

Flail chest

Billable Code
S22.5XXA
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Flail chest

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of paradoxical movement.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

S27.0XXA

Traumatic pneumothorax

Use when pneumothorax is present with rib fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a broken rib?

The ICD-10 code for a single broken rib is S22.3XXA, while multiple broken ribs are coded as S22.4XXA.

How do you code a flail chest?

Flail chest is coded as S22.5XXA in ICD-10, indicating multiple rib fractures with paradoxical movement.

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