Unsp open wound of left cheek and TMJ area, subs

This code signifies an open wound on the left cheek or temporomandibular joint region where the specific nature of the wound (e.g., laceration, puncture, avulsion) is not documented. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury after the initial treatment.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for ongoing management, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or removal of sutures, for an open wound to the left cheek or TMJ area. Documentation should clearly state "left cheek" or "temporomandibular area" and indicate an open wound without further specification of the wound type, along with an encounter type other than initial.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" side; otherwise, an unspecified laterality code should be used.
• This "D" seventh character indicates subsequent care; use "A" for initial encounters and "S" for sequelae.
• Avoid using this code if the documentation provides a more specific type of open wound (e.g., laceration, puncture), as a more precise code would be available.