ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for manubrium sterni fracture
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Fracture, traumatic (abduction) (adduction) (separation) › manubrium (sterni)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding manubrium sterni fracture
The ICD-10-CM code for manubrium sterni fracture is S22.21 (Fracture of manubrium). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S22.21.
Within S22.2 (fracture of sternum), S22.21 is specifically for fracture of manubrium. Related codes cover unspecified fracture of sternum (S22.20), fracture of body of sternum (S22.22), sternal manubrial dissociation (S22.23) and fracture of xiphoid process (S22.24).
Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter for closed fracture, B for initial encounter for open fracture, D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing, G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing, K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.
Code first: , if applicable, spinal cord injury (S24.0-, S24.1-).
More specific manubrium sterni fracture codes (official index)
- dissociation from sternum S22.23 — Sternal manubrial dissociation
Common questions about manubrium sterni fracture ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for manubrium sterni fracture?
- S22.21 — Fracture of manubrium (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S22.23.
What is the ICD-10 code for dissociation from sternum manubrium sterni fracture?
- S22.23 — Sternal manubrial dissociation (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S22.21 billable?
- No. S22.21 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.