S02.849
Non-billableFracture of lateral orbital wall, unspecified side
Fracture of lateral 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 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
- •orbital floorS02.3
- •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)
S02.849AFracture of lateral orbital wall, unspecified side, init
S02.849BFracture of lateral orbital wall, unspecified side, 7thB
S02.849DFracture of lateral orbital wall, unspecified side, 7thD
S02.849GFracture of lateral orbital wall, unspecified side, 7thG
S02.849KFracture of lateral orbital wall, unspecified side, 7thK
S02.849SFracture of lateral orbital wall, unspecified side, sequela
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of lateral orbital wall, unspecified side?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of lateral orbital wall, unspecified side is S02.849. The full clinical description is "Fracture of lateral orbital wall, unspecified side". S02.849 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S02.849 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S02.849 represents “Fracture of lateral 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 S02.849 a billable code?
No, S02.849 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 S02.849.
What chapter is S02.849 in?
S02.849 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S02.849?
S02.849 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 S02.849?
S02.849 has 6 child codes, including: S02.849A (Fracture of lateral orbital wall, unspecified side, init), S02.849B (Fracture of lateral orbital wall, unspecified side, 7thB), S02.849D (Fracture of lateral orbital wall, unspecified side, 7thD), S02.849G (Fracture of lateral orbital wall, unspecified side, 7thG), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S02.849?
Yes, when using S02.849, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S02.849?
S02.849 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5140952. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S02.849 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture of lateral orbital wall, 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 S02.849?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S02.849 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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