ICD Code S22.39XB

ICD code S22.39XB is a diagnosis code used to indicate a fracture of one rib on an unspecified side, during the initial encounter, where the fracture is open (the bone has broken through the skin).

1. Patient presents with a single rib fracture.

2. The specific rib affected is not identified or documented.

3. The side of the body (left or right) where the fracture occurred is not specified.

4. The fracture is classified as open, indicating a wound or break in the skin at the fracture site.

5. This is the initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code S22.39XB include:

- 21800 (Closed treatment of rib fracture, uncomplicated, each)

- 21805 (Open treatment of rib fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, each)

- 21810 (Treatment of rib fracture requiring external fixation, each)

- 21825 (Open treatment of rib fracture with internal fixation, more than one rib)

- 32551 (Tube thoracostomy, includes water seal, drainage, and/or suction, when performed)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of S22.39XB.

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