S02.109 vs S02.84
S02.109 (Fracture of base of skull, unspecified side) compared with S02.84 (Fracture of lateral orbital wall), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. S02.109 carries an Excludes2 note covering S02.84: “lateral orbital wall (S02.84-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| S02.109Fracture of base of skull, unspecified side | S02.84Fracture of lateral orbital wall | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header Report instead: S02.109A, S02.109B, S02.109D, S02.109G, S02.109K | Non-billable header Report instead: S02.841A, S02.841B, S02.841D, S02.841G, S02.841K |
| Classification | S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) | S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) |
| Definition | Fracture of base of skull, unspecified side is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S02.109). | Fracture of lateral orbital wall is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S02.84). |
| 7th character | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S02 | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S02 |
| Includes | injuries of ear injuries of eye injuries of face [any part] injuries of gum | injuries of ear injuries of eye injuries of face [any part] injuries of gum |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources