S02.9
Non-billableFracture of unspecified skull and facial bones
Fracture of unspecified 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 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 (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S02.9?
ICD-10-CM code S02.9 represents "Fracture of unspecified skull and facial bones". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S02.9 a billable code?
No, S02.9 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under S02.9.
What chapter is S02.9 in?
S02.9 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S02.9?
S02.9 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 S02.9?
S02.9 has 2 child codes, including: S02.91 (Unspecified fracture of skull), S02.92 (Unspecified fracture of facial bones).
Are additional codes required with S02.9?
Yes, when using S02.9 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S02.9?
S02.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2831606. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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