S02.1
⚠ Non-billable
Fracture of base of skull
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
Code
S02.1
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S02.1?
ICD-10-CM code S02.1 represents Fracture of base of skull. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is S02.1 billable?
No. S02.1 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is S02.1 in?
S02.1 belongs to the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter (S00–T88) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the S02 category
S02
Fracture of skull and facial bones
Non-billable
S02.0
Fracture of vault of skull
Non-billable
S02.2
Fracture of nasal bones
Non-billable
S02.3
Fracture of orbital floor
Non-billable
S02.4
Fracture of malar, maxillary and zygoma bones
Non-billable
S02.5
Fracture of tooth (traumatic)
Non-billable
S02.6
Fracture of mandible
Non-billable
S02.8
Fractures of other specified skull and facial bones
Non-billable
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