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S02.19

Non-billable

Other fracture of base of skull

Other fracture of base of skull

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

Parent Code

S02.1

Child Codes

6

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Fracture of anterior fossa of base of skull
  • Fracture of ethmoid sinus
  • Fracture of frontal sinus
  • Fracture of middle fossa of base of skull
  • Fracture of posterior fossa of base of skull
  • Fracture of sphenoid
  • Fracture of temporal bone

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)
  • lateral orbital wall (S02.84-)
  • medial orbital wall (S02.83-)
  • orbital floor (S02.3-)

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.-)

Child Codes (6)

S02.19XA

Oth fracture of base of skull, init for clos fx

BillableS02.19XB

Oth fracture of base of skull, init encntr for open fracture

BillableS02.19XD

Oth fracture of base of skull, subs for fx w routn heal

BillableS02.19XG

Oth fracture of base of skull, subs for fx w delay heal

BillableS02.19XK

Oth fracture of base of skull, subs for fx w nonunion

BillableS02.19XS

Other fracture of base of skull, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for other fracture of base of skull?

The ICD-10-CM code for other fracture of base of skull is S02.19. The full clinical description is "Other fracture of base of skull". S02.19 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S02.19 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S02.19 represents "Other fracture of base of skull". 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 S02.19 a billable code?

No, S02.19 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S02.19.

What chapter is S02.19 in?

S02.19 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S02.19?

S02.19 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 S02.19?

S02.19 has 6 child codes, including: S02.19XA (Oth fracture of base of skull, init for clos fx), S02.19XB (Oth fracture of base of skull, init encntr for open fracture), S02.19XD (Oth fracture of base of skull, subs for fx w routn heal), S02.19XG (Oth fracture of base of skull, subs for fx w delay heal), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S02.19?

Yes, when using S02.19 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S02.19?

S02.19 is linked to 8 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2831449, C0272459, C0272460, C2831450, C2831451, and 3 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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