S02
Non-billableFracture of skull and facial bones
Fracture of skull and facial bones
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries of ear
- injuries of eye
- injuries of face [any part]
- injuries of gum
- injuries of jaw
- injuries of oral cavity
- injuries of palate
- injuries of periocular area
- injuries of scalp
- injuries of temporomandibular joint area
- injuries of tongue
- injuries of tooth
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •burns and corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in earT16
- •effects of foreign body in larynxT17.3
- •effects of foreign body in mouth NOST18.0
- •effects of foreign body in noseT17.0-T17.1
- •effects of foreign body in pharynxT17.2
- •effects of foreign body on external eyeT15
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- for any associated infection
- •any associated intracranial injuryS06
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter for closed fracture
- B - initial encounter for open fracture
- D - subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- G - subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- K - subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S - sequela
Child Codes (9)
S02.0Fracture of vault of skull
S02.1Fracture of base of skull
S02.2Fracture of nasal bones
S02.3Fracture of orbital floor
S02.4Fracture of malar, maxillary and zygoma bones
S02.5Fracture of tooth (traumatic)
S02.6Fracture of mandible
S02.8Fractures of other specified skull and facial bones
S02.9Fracture of unspecified skull and facial bones
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of skull and facial bones?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of skull and facial bones is S02. The full clinical description is "Fracture of skull and facial bones". S02 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S02 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S02 represents “Fracture of skull and facial bones”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S02 a billable code?
No, S02 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under S02.
What chapter is S02 in?
S02 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S02?
S02 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S02?
S02 has 9 child codes, including: S02.0 (Fracture of vault of skull), S02.1 (Fracture of base of skull), S02.2 (Fracture of nasal bones), S02.3 (Fracture of orbital floor), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with S02?
Yes, when using S02, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S02?
S02 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0452077. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S02 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture of skull and facial bones affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S02?
S02 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA02.Z (Fracture of skull or facial bones, part unspecified).
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