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Includes: thoracic:
. neural arch
. spinous process
. transverse process
. vertebra
. vertebral arch
The following subdivisions are provided for optional use in a supplementary character position where it is not possible or not desired to use multiple coding to identify fracture and open wound; a fracture not indicated as closed or open should be classified as closed.
0 closed
1 open
Excludes: fracture of:
. clavicle (S42.0)
. scapula (S42.1)

S22.0
Fracture of thoracic vertebra
Fracture of thoracic spine NOS

S22.1
Multiple fractures of thoracic spine

S22.2
Fracture of sternum

S22.3
Fracture of rib

S22.4
Multiple fractures of ribs

S22.5
Flail chest

S22.8
Fracture of other parts of bony thorax

S22.9
Fracture of bony thorax, part unspecified



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