S02.109⚠ Requires 7th Character

Fracture of base of skull, unspecified side

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S02

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S02.109:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS02.109ABinitial encounter for open fractureS02.109BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS02.109DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS02.109GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS02.109KSsequelaS02.109S

Sub-codes of S02.109(6)

S02.109 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S02.109AFracture of base of skull, unspecified side, initial encount…✓ BillableS02.109BFracture of base of skull, unspecified side, initial encount…✓ BillableS02.109DFracture of base of skull, unspecified side, subsequent enco…✓ BillableS02.109GFracture of base of skull, unspecified side, subsequent enco…✓ BillableS02.109KFracture of base of skull, unspecified side, subsequent enco…✓ BillableS02.109SFracture of base of skull, unspecified side, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S00-S09Injuries to the head (S00-S09)├S02Fracture of skull and facial bones
└S02.109Fracture of base of skull, unspecified side

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