S02.85 – Fracture of orbit, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the head
- Code
S02.85(claims format:S0285)- Description
- Fracture of orbit, unspecified
- 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 › S02.8
Billable codes under S02.85
S02.85 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S02.85XA – Fracture of orbit, unspecified, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S02.85XB – Fracture of orbit, unspecified, initial encounter for open fractureBillable
- S02.85XD – Fracture of orbit, unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S02.85XG – Fracture of orbit, unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S02.85XK – Fracture of orbit, unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S02.85XS – Fracture of orbit, unspecified, 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 S02.85
- Fracture of orbit NOS
- Fracture of orbit wall NOS
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
Index terms for S02.85
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in S02.8
- S02.80 – Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, unspecified sideHeader
- S02.81 – Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, right sideHeader
- S02.82 – Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, left sideHeader
- S02.83 – Fracture of medial orbital wallHeader
- S02.84 – Fracture of lateral orbital wallHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S02.85?
S02.85 is the ICD-10-CM code for fracture of orbit, unspecified, in the block S00-S09 (Injuries to the head).
Is S02.85 a billable code?
No. S02.85 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S02.85 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.