S02.672
Non-billableFracture of alveolus of left mandible
Fracture of alveolus of left mandible
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 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.-)
Child Codes (6)
S02.672AFracture of alveolus of left mandible, init
S02.672BFracture of alveolus of left mandible, 7thB
S02.672DFracture of alveolus of left mandible, 7thD
S02.672GFracture of alveolus of left mandible, 7thG
S02.672KFracture of alveolus of left mandible, 7thK
S02.672SFracture of alveolus of left mandible, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of alveolus of left mandible?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of alveolus of left mandible is S02.672. The full clinical description is "Fracture of alveolus of left mandible". S02.672 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S02.672 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S02.672 represents "Fracture of alveolus of left mandible". 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 S02.672 a billable code?
No, S02.672 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 S02.672.
What chapter is S02.672 in?
S02.672 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S02.672?
S02.672 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 S02.672?
S02.672 has 6 child codes, including: S02.672A (Fracture of alveolus of left mandible, init), S02.672B (Fracture of alveolus of left mandible, 7thB), S02.672D (Fracture of alveolus of left mandible, 7thD), S02.672G (Fracture of alveolus of left mandible, 7thG), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S02.672?
Yes, when using S02.672 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S02.672?
S02.672 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4269558. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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