S02.3 Fracture of orbital floor

ICD-10-CM S02.3: Fracture of Orbital Floor

ICD-10-CM code S02.3 designates a fracture of the orbital floor, categorized as an injury to the skull and facial bones. Clinical literature describes these as midface injuries that can involve single or multiple orbital bones, leading to diverse fracture patterns and potential soft tissue entrapment. 1 2

Plain-language overview

The ICD-10-CM terminology record assigns the preferred name fracture of orbital floor to code S02.3, classifying it semantically as an injury or poisoning concept. 1

Orbital floor fractures are midface injuries that can involve single or multiple bones within the orbit, resulting in diverse fracture patterns and potential entrapment of orbital soft tissues. 2

What this code represents

Code S02.3 represents a fracture of the orbital floor and exists as an active record within the ICD-10-CM version 2026, possessing no narrower subordinate concepts in the terminology. 1

Within the ICD-10-CM hierarchy, the parent concept for S02.3 is S02, which encompasses fractures of the skull and facial bones, while the code itself lacks more specific narrower child concepts. 1

Clinical context

Falls, motor vehicle accidents, and assaults account for most midfacial fractures, and orbital floor fractures occur more frequently in males than females, most often between ages 21 and 30. 2

The prognosis for orbital floor fractures depends on the complexity of the problem, the presence of other injuries or medical conditions, promptness of treatment, and individual variations in healing. 2

Documentation considerations

Clinical guidance indicates that S02.3 is documented as an encounter type not otherwise specified, and clinicians should link the code to objective findings, time course, and plan of care. 4

What the sources add

While the official terminology record establishes the S02.3 code hierarchy and active status, the clinical literature provides operational context regarding etiology, presentation, evaluation, and interprofessional management. 1 2

A semantic cross-reference resource lists S02.3 as a specific subcategory under orbital fractures, distinguishing it from the broader code for fracture of orbit, unspecified. 3

Sources

1. ICD-10-CM S02.3 terminology record — National Cancer Institute Enterprise Vocabulary Services; accessed 2026-07-27.
2. Bookshelf — ncbi.nlm.nih.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
3. EVS Explore — evsexplore.semantics.cancer.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
4. Fracture Of Orbital Floor | ICD-10-CM S02.3 Clinical Guide — sprypt.com; accessed 2026-07-27.