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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for face bone fracture

S02.92

Unspecified fracture of facial bones

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Fracture, traumatic (abduction) (adduction) (separation) › face bone”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding face bone fracture

The ICD-10-CM code for face bone fracture is S02.92 (Unspecified fracture of facial bones).

Within S02.9 (fracture of unspecified skull and facial bones), S02.92 is specifically for unspecified fracture of facial bones. Related codes cover skull (S02.91).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter for closed fracture, B for initial encounter for open fracture, D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing, G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing, K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about face bone fracture ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for face bone fracture?

S02.92 — Unspecified fracture of facial bones (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S02.92 billable?

No. S02.92 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.