Type I occipital condyle fracture, unspecified side, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the occipital condyle, specifically a Type I injury, which involves an impaction fracture of the condyle without significant displacement. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this fracture, and the healing process is progressing slower than anticipated. The specific side of the fracture is not documented.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed Type I occipital condyle fracture, and the physician's documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or similar terminology indicating a slower-than-normal recovery. Documentation should confirm the Type I classification and the subsequent encounter status.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "Type I" occipital condyle fracture; differentiate from Type II and III.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and not initial treatment or sequela.
• Confirm the physician explicitly notes "delayed healing" to justify the 7th character 'G'.