Question 1

Is S02.1 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S02.1 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S02.1 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S02.1 represents Fracture of base of skull. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code S02.1 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code S02.1 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S02.1?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S02.1 is S02 (Fracture of skull and facial bones). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from S02.1?

Accepted Answer

Code S02.1 has Type 2 Excludes including: lateral orbital wall (S02.84-); medial orbital wall (S02.83-); orbital floor (S02.3-). These conditions are not included in S02.1 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Does S02.1 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S02.1 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter for closed fracture), B (initial encounter for open fracture), D (subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing) and 3 more options. Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., S02.1XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

S02.12026

Excludes214Not included here

Code Also2Consider additional code

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes3Additional information

Includes12Included conditions

7th Character Extensions6Fracture encounter types