S02.80XA – Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the head
- Code
S02.80XA(claims format:S0280XA)- Description
- Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- Short description
- Fx oth skull and facial bones, unspecified side, init
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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 › S02.8 › S02.80
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| 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 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
S02.8 – Fractures of other specified skull and facial bones
- Fracture of palate
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
Related codes in S02.80
- S02.80XB – Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, unspecified side, initial encounter for open fractureBillable
- S02.80XD – Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, unspecified side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S02.80XG – Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, unspecified side, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S02.80XK – Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, unspecified side, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S02.80XS – Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, unspecified side, sequelaBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S02.80XA?
S02.80XA is the ICD-10-CM code for fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture, in the block S00-S09 (Injuries to the head).
Is S02.80XA a billable code?
Yes. S02.80XA is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does S02.80XA 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.