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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S02.81XK ICD-10-CM Code: Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, right side, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S02.81XK

Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, right side, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S02.81XK sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the head (S00-S09)

  3. 3

    Category S02

    Fracture of skull and facial bones

  4. 4

    Subcategory S02.81

    Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, right side

  5. 5

    Code S02.81XK

    Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, right side, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S02.81XK.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S02.81XK.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S02.81XK.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S02.81XK.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S02.81XK.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S02.81XK mean?

S02.81XK is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, right side, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion.”

Is S02.81XK a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S02.81XK has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is S02.81XK located in ICD-10-CM?

S02.81XK is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the head (S00-S09) (S00–S09), under category S02, Fracture of skull and facial bones and subcategory S02.81, Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, right side.

What coding notes are listed for S02.81XK?

No inclusion terms are listed for S02.81XK in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related S02.81 codes

S02.81XA

Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture

S02.81XB

Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, right side, initial encounter for open fracture

S02.81XD

Fracture of other specified skull and facial bones, right side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

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