S02.19 – Other fracture of base of skull
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the head
- Code
S02.19(claims format:S0219)- Description
- Other fracture of base of skull
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S00-S09 Injuries to the head
- Parent codes
- S02 › S02.1
Billable codes under S02.19
S02.19 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S02.19XA – Other fracture of base of skull, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S02.19XB – Other fracture of base of skull, initial encounter for open fractureBillable
- S02.19XD – Other fracture of base of skull, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S02.19XG – Other fracture of base of skull, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S02.19XK – Other fracture of base of skull, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S02.19XS – Other fracture of base of skull, sequelaBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter for closed fracture |
B | initial encounter for open fracture |
D | subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
G | subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing |
K | subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion |
S | sequela |
Notes for S02.19
- 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
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S02 – Fracture of skull and facial bones
- any associated intracranial injury (S06.-)
- A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S02
S02.1 – Fracture of base of skull
Block S00-S09
- injuries of ear
- injuries of eye
- injuries of face [any part]
- injuries of gum
- injuries of jaw
- injuries of oral cavity
- injuries of palate
- injuries of periocular area
- injuries of scalp
- injuries of temporomandibular joint area
- injuries of tongue
- injuries of tooth
- 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)
- for any associated infection
Index terms for S02.19
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in S02.1
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S02.19?
S02.19 is the ICD-10-CM code for other fracture of base of skull, in the block S00-S09 (Injuries to the head).
Is S02.19 a billable code?
No. S02.19 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S02.19 belong to?
It belongs to category S02 – Fracture of skull and facial bones.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.