ICD-9-CM 807.4 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 807.4 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
2015/16 ICD-10-CM S22.5XXA Flail chest, initial encounter for closed fracture
Or:
2015/16 ICD-10-CM S22.5XXB Flail chest, initial encounter for open fracture
Approximate Synonyms
Closed flail chest
Flail chest (multiple rib fractures)
Open flail chest
Open flail chest (multiple rib fractures)
Clinical Information
A complication of multiple rib fractures, rib and sternum fractures, or thoracic surgery. A portion of the chest wall becomes isolated from the thoracic cage and exhibits paradoxical respiration