S02.19XG — Other fracture of base of skull, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Is S02.19XG billable?
Yes — S02.19XG is billable for FY2027. S02.19XG is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S02.19XG may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S02.19XG at a glance
| Code | S02.19XG |
|---|---|
| Description | Other fracture of base of skull, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "G" | subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing |
What does the 7th character "G" mean in S02.19XG?
In S02.19XG, the 7th character G means subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing. The 7th character is required for S02.19XG to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S02.19XG group to?
S02.19XG 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 S02.19XG listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S02.19, the nearest indexed parent of S02.19XG. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › fossa (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › sinus (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › sphenoid (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › temporal bone (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › frontal › sinus (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › skull › temporal bone (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › skull › base › specified NEC (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S02.19XG.
- Fracture of anterior fossa of base of skull
- Fracture of ethmoid sinus
- Fracture of frontal sinus
- Fracture of middle fossa of base of skull
- Fracture of posterior fossa of base of skull
- Fracture of sphenoid
- Fracture of temporal bone
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S02.19XG to fully describe the condition. S02.19XG 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 S02.19XG, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S02.19XG and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S00-S09
The conditions below are not part of S02.19XG, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S02.19XG 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 S02.19XG, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S02.19XG 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 S02.19XG 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 S02.19XG is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated intracranial injury (S06.-)
How long has S02.19XG existed?
S02.19XG has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.