ICD-10-CM Code S02.400B

Malar fracture, unspecified side, initial encounter for open fracture

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: S00–T98
  3. Section: S00-S09
  4. Block: S02
  5. S02.400B - Malar fracture, unspecified side, 7thB
Version 2020 Replaced Code Billable Code

Valid for Submission

S02.400B is a billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of malar fracture, unspecified side, initial encounter for open fracture. The code is valid for the year 2020 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The ICD-10-CM code S02.400B might also be used to specify conditions or terms like closed fracture of malar and/or maxillary bones or fracture of malar and maxillary bones.

ICD-10:S02.400B
Short Description:Malar fracture, unspecified side, 7thB
Long Description:Malar fracture, unspecified side, initial encounter for open fracture

Replaced Code

This code was replaced in the 2020 ICD-10 code set with the code(s) listed below. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has published an update to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes which became effective October 1, 2019. This code was replaced for the FY 2020 (October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020).

  • S02.40AB - Malar fracture, right side, 7thB
  • S02.40BB - Malar fracture, left side, 7thB

Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Closed fracture of malar AND/OR maxillary bones
  • Fracture of malar and maxillary bones

Convert S02.400B to ICD-9

  • 802.5 - Fx malar/maxillary-open (Approximate Flag)

Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00–T98)
    • Injuries to the head (S00-S09)
      • Fracture of skull and facial bones (S02)

Code History

  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016
    (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
  • FY 2017 - Code Updated, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
    • New Description: Malar fracture unspecified, initial encounter for open fracture
    • Previous Description: Malar fracture unspecified, initial encounter for open fracture
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020

Information for Patients


Facial Injuries and Disorders

Face injuries and disorders can cause pain and affect how you look. In severe cases, they can affect sight, speech, breathing and your ability to swallow. Broken bones, especially the bones of your nose, cheekbone and jaw, are common facial injuries.

Certain diseases also lead to facial disorders. For example, nerve diseases like trigeminal neuralgia or Bell's palsy sometimes cause facial pain, spasms and trouble with eye or facial movement. Birth defects can also affect the face. They can cause underdeveloped or unusually prominent facial features or a lack of facial expression. Cleft lip and palate are a common facial birth defect.


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Fractures

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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