ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Fracture, traumatic (abduction) (adduction) (separation) sternum: S22.20
The ICD-10-CM index points "Fracture, traumatic (abduction) (adduction) (separation) sternum" to S22.20, Unspecified fracture of sternum. S22.20 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S22.20XA, Unspecified fracture of sternum, initial encounter for closed fracture.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Index subterms
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- M96.A1associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Fracture of sternum associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitationBillable
- S22.22body, Fracture of body of sternumHeader
- S22.21manubrium, Fracture of manubriumHeader
- S22.24xiphoid (process), Fracture of xiphoid processHeader
More specific codes in S22
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- S22Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spineHeader
- S22.0Fracture of thoracic vertebraHeader
- S22.00Fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebraHeader
- S22.01Fracture of first thoracic vertebraHeader
- S22.02Fracture of second thoracic vertebraHeader
- S22.03Fracture of third thoracic vertebraHeader
- S22.04Fracture of fourth thoracic vertebraHeader
- S22.05Fracture of T5-T6 vertebraHeader
- S22.06Fracture of T7-T8 vertebraHeader
- S22.07Fracture of T9-T10 vertebraHeader
- S22.08Fracture of T11-T12 vertebraHeader
- S22.2Fracture of sternumHeader
- S22.20Unspecified fracture of sternumHeader
- S22.21Fracture of manubriumHeader
- S22.22Fracture of body of sternumHeader
- S22.23Sternal manubrial dissociationHeader
- S22.24Fracture of xiphoid processHeader
- S22.3Fracture of one ribHeader
- S22.31Fracture of one rib, right sideHeader
- S22.32Fracture of one rib, left sideHeader
- S22.39Fracture of one rib, unspecified sideHeader
- S22.4Multiple fractures of ribsHeader
- S22.41Multiple fractures of ribs, right sideHeader
- S22.42Multiple fractures of ribs, left sideHeader
- S22.43Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateralHeader
- S22.49Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified sideHeader
- S22.5Flail chestHeader
- S22.9Fracture of bony thorax, part unspecifiedHeader
Code first
The CDC tabular list says to report the code named here before this one.
From S22. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Code first, if applicable, spinal cord injury (S24.0-, S24.1-)
Code also
The CDC tabular list says a second code may be needed with this one. The note does not set which is listed first.
From S22. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Code also, if applicable, any associated condition such as:
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From S22. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From S22. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related pages
- S22.20 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category S22Every code under it
- Chapter 19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Fracture, traumatic (abduction) (adduction) (separation) sternum?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Fracture, traumatic (abduction) (adduction) (separation) sternum" to S22.20, Unspecified fracture of sternum. S22.20 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S22.20XA, Unspecified fracture of sternum, initial encounter for closed fracture.
Is S22.20 billable?
No. S22.20 is a header in the FY2027 CDC file. Report a more specific code under it.
What documentation notes apply to S22.20?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes1 note (not coded together), 2 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for S22.20 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is S22.20 in?
Chapter 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.