S02
Fracture of skull and facial bones
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S02
A - initial encounter for closed fracture
B - initial encounter for open fracture
D - subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
G - subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
K - subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Code Also
- any associated intracranial injury (S06.-)
Notes
- A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
Specific Codes (9)
S02.0Category
Fracture of vault of skull
S02.1Category
Fracture of base of skull
S02.2Category
Fracture of nasal bones
S02.3Category
Fracture of orbital floor
S02.4Category
Fracture of malar, maxillary and zygoma bones
S02.5Category
Fracture of tooth (traumatic)
S02.6Category
Fracture of mandible
S02.8Category
Fractures of other specified skull and facial bones
S02.9Category
Fracture of unspecified skull and facial bones
