Find information on nasal bone fracture diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10 S02), and healthcare resources. Learn about signs, symptoms, and treatment options for broken nose. Explore relevant medical terms for accurate diagnosis and coding of nasal fractures. This resource covers essential information for physicians, coders, and other healthcare professionals.
Also known as
Fracture of nasal bones
Covers fractures of the nasal bones, including unspecified and specific locations.
Fracture of nasal septum
Includes fractures of the nasal septum cartilage and/or bony part.
Other fractures of nose and nasal cavity
Fractures of nasal cavity or unspecified parts of the nose, not elsewhere classified.
Unspecified fracture of nose
Used when the specific location of the nasal fracture is unknown or undocumented.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the nose fracture open or closed?
Open
Involving frontal sinus?
Closed
Nasal bone fracture?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Nose Fracture |
| Nasal Septal Fracture |
| Nasal Bone Dislocation |
Coding unspecified nose fracture (805.0) when documentation supports a more specific site like nasal bone (805.1) leads to undercoding and lost revenue.
Missing laterality (right, left, bilateral) for nasal bone fractures can cause coding errors and claim denials. CDI can query for clarification.
Incorrectly coding a closed fracture as open or vice versa impacts severity and reimbursement. Accurate documentation is crucial for proper coding.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with a potential nasal bone fracture. Symptoms include nasal pain, swelling, bruising, deformity, epistaxis, and difficulty breathing through the nose. Onset of symptoms followed [Mechanism of Injury - e.g., fall, blunt trauma, sports injury]. Physical examination reveals [Specific Findings - e.g., tenderness to palpation over the nasal bridge, crepitus, septal deviation, periorbital ecchymosis]. Anterior rhinoscopy performed, revealing [Findings - e.g., mucosal lacerations, septal hematoma]. Imaging [Specify type - e.g., plain radiographs, CT scan] of the nasal bones [Ordered/Performed/Reviewed] which [Results - e.g., confirmed a nondisplaced fracture of the right nasal bone, ruled out a Le Fort fracture]. Diagnosis of nasal bone fracture confirmed. Treatment plan includes [Conservative/Surgical - e.g., pain management with analgesics, ice packs, nasal decongestants, referral to otolaryngology for closed reduction, consideration for septoplasty]. Patient education provided regarding nasal fracture care, including risks of infection, septal hematoma, and cosmetic deformities. Follow-up appointment scheduled in [Timeframe - e.g., one week] to assess healing and discuss further management options. ICD-10 code S02.2 assigned.