S02.80XS — Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, unspecified side, sequela

BillableUnspecified

Is S02.80XS billable?

Yes, but S02.80XS is an unspecified code. S02.80XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S02.80XS is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S02.80XS — the more specific alternatives are listed below.

More specific alternatives

S02.80XS at a glance

Code	S02.80XS
Description	Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, unspecified side, sequela
Billable	Yes
Code set	ICD-10-CM FY2027
Valid for encounters	October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
7th character "S"	sequela

What does the 7th character "S" mean in S02.80XS?

In S02.80XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S02.80XS to be a valid, complete code.

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

Which MS-DRGs does S02.80XS group to?

S02.80XS sits in MDC 01 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.

091Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCCmedical
092Other Disorders of Nervous System with CCmedical
093Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCCmedical

How is S02.80XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?

The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S02.8, the nearest indexed parent of S02.80XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.

Fracture, traumatic › palate (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Fracture, traumatic › skull › specified site NEC (abduction) (adduction) (separation)

Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19

Report an additional code alongside S02.80XS to fully describe the condition. S02.80XS 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 S02.80XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S02.80XS 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 S02.80XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S02.80XS 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 S02.8

The conditions below are not part of S02.80XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S02.80XS and the excluded code may both be reported.

fracture of orbital floor (S02.3-)
fracture of orbital roof (S02.12-)

Code also — inherited from S00-S09

Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S02.80XS 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 S02.80XS is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.

any associated intracranial injury (S06.-)

How long has S02.80XS existed?

S02.80XS 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.