Fracture of vault of skull, sequela

This code signifies a fracture of the skull vault that is now a sequela, meaning it represents the late effects or complications arising from a previous fracture. This could include persistent pain, neurological deficits, or cosmetic deformities directly attributable to the healed or non-healing fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a prior fracture to the vault of the skull. Documentation should clearly link the current problem to the historical fracture, often indicating a chronic or long-term effect.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, neurological deficit).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the condition is a "sequela" or "late effect" of a skull vault fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or active skull vault fractures; those require codes from the S02.0XXA-S02.0XXK range.