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sternum

Wikipedia Summary

The sternum (pl.: sternums or sterna) or breastbone is a long flat bone located in the central part of the chest. It connects to the ribs via cartilage and forms the front of the rib cage, thus helping to protect the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels from injury...
Related Codes (49)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
C41.3Malignant neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle
D16.7Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle
M96.AFracture of ribs, sternum and thorax associated with compression of the chest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
M96.A1Fracture of sternum associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Q76.7Congenital malformation of sternum
S22Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine
Type 1 Excludes (1)Type 2 Excludes (2)
S22.2Fracture of sternum
S22.20Unspecified fracture of sternum
S22.20XAUnspecified fracture of sternum, initial encounter for closed fracture
S22.20XBUnspecified fracture of sternum, initial encounter for open fracture

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