Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S02.102 is the diagnosis code for Fracture of base of skull, left side. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S02.102 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S02.102 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S02.102 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fracture of base of skull, left side". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S02.102 is S02.10 ("Unspecified fracture of base of skull"). S02.102 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S02.102 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S02.102 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fracture of base of skull, left side" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of base of skull, left side is S02.102.
Yes, S02.102 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S02.102 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S02.102 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.