Closed fracture of other facial bones

This code signifies a non-surgical break in any facial bone other than the nasal bones, mandible, or orbit. It encompasses fractures of the zygoma, maxilla (excluding orbital involvement), palatine bone, vomer, and lacrimal bone, where the skin and underlying soft tissues remain intact.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a closed fracture of a facial bone not otherwise classified, such as a zygomatic arch fracture or a Le Fort I fracture without open wounds. Supporting documentation should clearly identify the specific facial bone involved and confirm the closed nature of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "closed" to differentiate from open fractures.
• Do not use for fractures of the nasal bones (802.0-802.1), mandible (802.2-802.3), or orbital bones (802.4-802.5).
• Always sequence this code after any external cause of injury (E-code) if applicable.