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.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
S00-S09
Child Codes
9
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 corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in ear (T16)
- effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
- effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0)
- effects of foreign body in nose (T17.0-T17.1)
- effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
- effects of foreign body on external eye (T15.-)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- for any associated infection
- any associated intracranial injury (S06.-)
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
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S02?
ICD-10-CM code S02 represents "Fracture of skull and facial bones". It 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 you should also code: code to identify 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.
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