S02.102D — Fracture of base of skull, left side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Is S02.102D billable?
Yes — S02.102D is billable for FY2027. S02.102D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S02.102D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S02.102D at a glance
| Code | S02.102D |
|---|---|
| Description | Fracture of base of skull, left side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S02.102D?
In S02.102D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing. The 7th character is required for S02.102D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S02.102D group to?
S02.102D sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 559Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCCmedical
- 560Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CCmedical
- 561Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCCmedical
How is S02.102D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S02.10, the nearest indexed parent of S02.102D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › skull › base (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S02.102D to fully describe the condition. S02.102D is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S02.102D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S02.102D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S00-S09
The conditions below are not part of S02.102D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S02.102D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in ear (T16)
- effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
- effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0)
- effects of foreign body in nose (T17.0-T17.1)
- effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
- effects of foreign body on external eye (T15.-)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S02.1
The conditions below are not part of S02.102D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S02.102D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S00-S09
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S02.102D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- for any associated infection
Code also — inherited from S02
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S02.102D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated intracranial injury (S06.-)
How long has S02.102D existed?
S02.102D first appears in FY2018 (FY2017 is not available, so it may have appeared then).
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.