S02.6
Non-billableFracture of mandible
Fracture of mandible
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Fracture of lower jaw (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 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
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 (9)
S02.60Fracture of mandible, unspecified
S02.61Fracture of condylar process of mandible
S02.62Fracture of subcondylar process of mandible
S02.63Fracture of coronoid process of mandible
S02.64Fracture of ramus of mandible
S02.65Fracture of angle of mandible
S02.66Fracture of symphysis of mandible
S02.67Fracture of alveolus of mandible
S02.69Fracture of mandible of other specified site
Related Codes(8)
S02.0Fracture of vault of skull
S02.1Fracture of base of skull
S02.2Fracture of nasal bones
S02.3Fracture of orbital floor
S02.4Fracture of malar, maxillary and zygoma bones
S02.5Fracture of tooth (traumatic)
S02.8Fractures of other specified skull and facial bones
S02.9Fracture of unspecified skull and facial bones
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(22)
UMLS
- Fracture of lower jawC0024692
- Fracture of mandibleC0024692
- Fracture of mandible (disorder)C0024692
- Fracture of mandible, unspecifiedC0024692
- Fracture, MandibularC0024692
- Fractured mandibleC0024692
- Fractures, MandibularC0024692
- Mandible FractureC0024692
- Mandibular FractureC0024692
- Mandibular FracturesC0024692
- bone mandibleC0024692
- fracture mandibleC0024692
- fracture mandibularC0024692
- fractured mandibleC0024692
- fractures mandibleC0024692
- fractures mandibularC0024692
- lower jaw fractureC0024692
- mandible fractureC0024692
- mandibular fractureC0024692
- mandibular fracturesC0024692
- of mandible fractureC0024692
- Fracture of lower jaw (bone)C2831517
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of mandible?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of mandible is S02.6. The full clinical description is "Fracture of mandible". S02.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S02.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S02.6 represents “Fracture of 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 S02.6 a billable code?
No, S02.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under S02.6.
What chapter is S02.6 in?
S02.6 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S02.6?
S02.6 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 S02.6?
S02.6 has 9 child codes, including: S02.60 (Fracture of mandible, unspecified), S02.61 (Fracture of condylar process of mandible), S02.62 (Fracture of subcondylar process of mandible), S02.63 (Fracture of coronoid process of mandible), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with S02.6?
Yes, when using S02.6, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S02.6?
S02.6 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0024692, C2831517. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S02.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture of mandible 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 S02.6?
S02.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA02.7Z (Fracture of mandible, unspecified).
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