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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Fractured Nose

ICD-10 Coding for Fractured Nose

S02.2XXA
S02.2XXS

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for fractured nose includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Nasal Fracture
Broken Nose
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Fractured Nose

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Fractured Nose

Use ICD-10 code S02.2XXA for fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S02.2XXA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of nasal deformity and confirmation via imaging

Applicable To

  • • Acute nasal fracture
  • • Initial encounter for closed nasal fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'closed' and 'initial encounter' for accurate coding.

Fracture of nasal bones, sequela

Billable Code
S02.2XXS
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of nasal fracture with persistent deformity
  • • Clinical examination showing malunion

Applicable To

  • • Chronic nasal deformity post-fracture
  • • Malunion of nasal bones

Important Notes

  • • Document the original fracture and current sequelae clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R04.0

Epistaxis

Use when there is active nasal bleeding associated with the fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a fractured nose?

The ICD-10 code for a fractured nose is S02.2XXA for an initial encounter of a closed fracture.

How do you document a nasal fracture?

Document the type of fracture (open or closed), treatment method (e.g., closed reduction), and encounter type (initial, subsequent, sequela).

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