S02.642D — Fracture of ramus of left mandible, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Is S02.642D billable?
Yes — S02.642D is billable for FY2027. S02.642D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S02.642D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S02.642D at a glance
| Code | S02.642D |
|---|---|
| Description | Fracture of ramus of left mandible, 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 S02.642D?
In S02.642D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing. The 7th character is required for S02.642D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S02.642D group to?
S02.642D 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 S02.642D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S02.64, the nearest indexed parent of S02.642D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › mandible › ramus, unspecified (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S02.642D to fully describe the condition. S02.642D 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 S02.642D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S02.642D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S00-S09
The conditions below are not part of S02.642D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S02.642D 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 S02.642D 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 S02.642D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated intracranial injury (S06.-)
How long has S02.642D existed?
S02.642D 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.