S02.839
Non-billableFracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side
Fracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side
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)
- fracture of orbital floor (S02.3-)
- fracture of orbital roof (S02.12-)
- orbital floor (S02.3-)
- orbital roof (S02.12-)
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)
S02.839AFracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side, init
S02.839BFracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side, 7thB
S02.839DFracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side, 7thD
S02.839GFracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side, 7thG
S02.839KFracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side, 7thK
S02.839SFracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side is S02.839. The full clinical description is "Fracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side". S02.839 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S02.839 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S02.839 represents "Fracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side". 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 S02.839 a billable code?
No, S02.839 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 S02.839.
What chapter is S02.839 in?
S02.839 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S02.839?
S02.839 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 S02.839?
S02.839 has 6 child codes, including: S02.839A (Fracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side, init), S02.839B (Fracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side, 7thB), S02.839D (Fracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side, 7thD), S02.839G (Fracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side, 7thG), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S02.839?
Yes, when using S02.839 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S02.839?
S02.839 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5140931. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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