S02.42

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Fracture of alveolus of maxilla

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

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S02.42 represents fracture of alveolus of maxilla. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 6 more specific child codes under S02.42.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S02.42?

ICD-10-CM code S02.42 is "Fracture of alveolus of maxilla". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S02.42 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S02.42 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Related Codes in S02.4

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Code Information

CodeS02.42
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS02.4
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes6

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)