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FY2027

S02.2XXA — Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable

Is S02.2XXA billable?

Yes — S02.2XXA is billable for FY2027. S02.2XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S02.2XXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

S02.2XXA at a glance

CodeS02.2XXA
DescriptionFracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture
BillableYes
Code setICD-10-CM FY2027
Valid for encountersOctober 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
7th character "A"initial encounter for closed fracture

What does the 7th character "A" mean in S02.2XXA?

In S02.2XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter for closed fracture. The 7th character is required for S02.2XXA to be a valid, complete code.

Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:

Which MS-DRGs does S02.2XXA group to?

S02.2XXA sits in MDC 03 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.

  • 154Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with MCCmedical
  • 155Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with CCmedical
  • 156Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses without CC/MCCmedical

How is S02.2XXA listed in the Alphabetic Index?

The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S02.2, the nearest indexed parent of S02.2XXA. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.

  • Broken › nose
  • Fracture, traumatic › nasal (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
  • Fracture, traumatic › nose, nasal (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
  • Fracture, traumatic › vomer (abduction) (adduction) (separation)

Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19

Report an additional code alongside S02.2XXA to fully describe the condition. S02.2XXA 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 S02.2XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S02.2XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S00-S09

The conditions below are not part of S02.2XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S02.2XXA 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)

Code also — inherited from S00-S09

Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S02.2XXA 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 S02.2XXA is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.

  • any associated intracranial injury (S06.-)

How long has S02.2XXA existed?

S02.2XXA 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.