S22.4
Non-billableMultiple fractures of ribs
S22.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Multiple fractures of ribs. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S22.41 for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat 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…
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Includes
- •Fractures of two or more ribs
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •flail chest (S22.5-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S22.4?
- S22.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Multiple fractures of ribs". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S22.4 a billable code?
- No — S22.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S22.41) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of S22.4?
- S22.4 has 4 more specific child codes, including S22.41, S22.42, S22.43.
- What is excluded from S22.4?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): flail chest (S22.5-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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