S02.109
Non-billableFracture of base of skull, unspecified side
Fracture of base of skull, 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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in earT16
- •effects of foreign body in larynxT17.3
- •effects of foreign body in mouth NOST18.0
- •effects of foreign body in noseT17.0-T17.1
- •effects of foreign body in pharynxT17.2
- •effects of foreign body on external eyeT15
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •lateral orbital wallS02.84
- •medial orbital wallS02.83
- •orbital floorS02.3
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- for any associated infection
- •any associated intracranial injuryS06
Child Codes (6)
S02.109AFracture of base of skull, unspecified side, init
S02.109BFracture of base of skull, unspecified side, 7thB
S02.109DFracture of base of skull, unspecified side, 7thD
S02.109GFracture of base of skull, unspecified side, 7thG
S02.109KFracture of base of skull, unspecified side, 7thK
S02.109SFracture of base of skull, unspecified side, sequela
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of base of skull, unspecified side?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of base of skull, unspecified side is S02.109. The full clinical description is "Fracture of base of skull, unspecified side". S02.109 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S02.109 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S02.109 represents “Fracture of base of skull, 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 S02.109 a billable code?
No, S02.109 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 S02.109.
What chapter is S02.109 in?
S02.109 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S02.109?
S02.109 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 S02.109?
S02.109 has 6 child codes, including: S02.109A (Fracture of base of skull, unspecified side, init), S02.109B (Fracture of base of skull, unspecified side, 7thB), S02.109D (Fracture of base of skull, unspecified side, 7thD), S02.109G (Fracture of base of skull, unspecified side, 7thG), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S02.109?
Yes, when using S02.109, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S02.109?
S02.109 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4269243. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S02.109 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture of base of skull, unspecified side affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S02.109?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S02.109 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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