S02.8
Non-billableFractures of other specified skull and facial bones
Fractures of other specified 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
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Fracture of palate
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
- •fracture of orbital floorS02.3
- •fracture of orbital roofS02.12
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)
Related Codes(8)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fractures of other specified skull and facial bones?
The ICD-10-CM code for fractures of other specified skull and facial bones is S02.8. The full clinical description is "Fractures of other specified skull and facial bones". S02.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S02.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S02.8 represents “Fractures of other specified skull and facial bones”. 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 S02.8 a billable code?
No, S02.8 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 S02.8.
What chapter is S02.8 in?
S02.8 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S02.8?
S02.8 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 S02.8?
S02.8 has 6 child codes, including: S02.80 (Fracture of oth skull and facial bones, unspecified side), S02.81 (Fracture of oth skull and facial bones, right side), S02.82 (Fracture of oth skull and facial bones, left side), S02.83 (Fracture of medial orbital wall), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S02.8?
Yes, when using S02.8, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S02.8?
S02.8 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0347771, C0478202. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S02.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fractures of other specified skull and facial bones 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 S02.8?
S02.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA02.Z (Fracture of skull or facial bones, part unspecified).
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