S22.3

Non-billable

Fracture of one rib

S22.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of one rib. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S22.31 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S22
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is the chest? The chest is the part of your body between your neck and your abdomen (belly). The medical term for your chest is thorax. Your chest holds many important structures for breathing, digestion, blood circulation, and other important body functions. These structures include your: Ribs and breastbone Esophagus, the tube between your mouth and stomach Trachea, your windpipe Bronchi, the tubes that carry…

Read more about Chest Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S22.3?
S22.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fracture of one rib". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S22.3 a billable code?
No — S22.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S22.31) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S22.3?
S22.3 has 3 more specific child codes, including S22.31, S22.32, S22.39.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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