S04.50 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S04.50XA Injury of facial nerve, unspecified side, initial encounter
- S04.50XD Injury of facial nerve, unspecified side, subsequent encounter
- S04.50XS Injury of facial nerve, unspecified side, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S04.50 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S00-S09 Injuries to the head
- S04 Injury of cranial nerve
- S04.0 Injury of optic nerve and pathways
- S04.1 Injury of oculomotor nerve
- S04.2 Injury of trochlear nerve
- S04.3 Injury of trigeminal nerve
- S04.4 Injury of abducent nerve
- S04.5 Injury of facial nerve
- S04.6 Injury of acoustic nerve
- S04.7 Injury of accessory nerve
- S04.8 Injury of other cranial nerves
- S04.9 Injury of unspecified cranial nerve
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S04.50 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S04.50 ICD 10 code
Face injuries and disorders can cause pain and affect how you look. In severe cases, they can affect sight, speech, breathing and your ability to swallow. Fractures (broken bones), especially in the bones of your nose, cheekbone and jaw, are common facial injuries.
Certain diseases also lead to facial disorders. For example, nerve diseases like trigeminal neuralgia or Bell's palsy sometimes cause facial pain, spasms and trouble with eye or facial movement. Birth defects can also affect the face. They can cause underdeveloped or unusually prominent facial features or a lack of facial expression. Cleft lip and palate are a common facial birth defect.
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