S02.0 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S02.0XXA Fracture of vault of skull, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S02.0XXB Fracture of vault of skull, initial encounter for open fracture
- S02.0XXD Fracture of vault of skull, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S02.0XXG Fracture of vault of skull, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S02.0XXK Fracture of vault of skull, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S02.0XXS Fracture of vault of skull, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S02.0 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S00-S09 Injuries to the head
- S02 Fracture of skull and facial bones
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S02.0 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S02.0 ICD 10 code
A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.
Symptoms of a fracture are:
- Intense pain
- Deformity - the limb looks out of place
- Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the injury
- Numbness and tingling
- Problems moving a limb
You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. An x-ray can tell if your bone is broken. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.
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