ICD-10-CM Code S22.20. Unspecified fracture of sternum. S22.20 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Unspecified fracture of sternum.
Fractures in ICD-10Initial (use seventh digit “A”)Subsequent (use seventh digit “D”)Sequela (use seventh digit “S”)Jan 9, 2016
Fracture CodingA, Initial encounter for closed fracture.B, Initial encounter for open fracture.D, Subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing.G, Subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing.K, Subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion.P, Subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion.More items...
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S02. 92XB: Unspecified fracture of facial bones, initial encounter for open fracture.
Displaced or unstable sternal fractures result in an increased risk of pulmonary injuries, pericardial effusions, rib fractures, and spinal compression fractures. Chest pain after the injury can persist for 8 to 12 weeks. Pain on inspiration can result in atelectasis, pneumonia, and other pulmonary complications.
Common types of fractures include:Stable fracture. The broken ends of the bone line up and are barely out of place.Open (compound) fracture. The skin may be pierced by the bone or by a blow that breaks the skin at the time of the fracture. ... Transverse fracture. ... Oblique fracture. ... Comminuted fracture.
Different types of bone fractures can be open, closed, stable, displaced, partial, or complete.Transverse Fracture. Transverse fractures are breaks that are in a straight line across the bone. ... Spiral Fracture. ... Greenstick Fracture. ... Stress Fracture. ... Compression Fracture. ... Oblique Fracture. ... Impacted Fracture. ... Segmental Fracture.More items...•May 26, 2020
INTRODUCTION. Panfacial bone fractures are defined as facial fractures simultaneously involving the upper, middle, and lower thirds of the face. Fractures of the frontal bone, maxilla, zygomatic complex, nasoethmoid-orbital (NEO) region, and mandible are the most common [1,2,3].
The sternum – sometimes called the breastbone – is the flat bone in the center of your chest. Your ribs and collarbone connect to your sternum. A break in your sternum is also known as a sternal fracture. Most sternal fractures heal on their own and don't need surgery.Oct 25, 2021
Sternal fractures are frequently diagnosed using a lateral chest x-ray or CT scan of the chest. Sternal fractures increase the risk of and are commonly associated with other injuries.
The vast majority of sternal fractures are caused by direct trauma to the chest. This trauma is usually caused by a seatbelt when a person is involved in a car accident. In addition to road accidents, sternal fractures are caused by: falling from a large height.