Type I occipital condyle fracture, unspecified side, 7thK

This code identifies a fracture of the occipital condyle, specifically a Type I injury, which is an impaction fracture. It indicates that the fracture is not healing as expected (nonunion) and the patient is presenting for follow-up care after the initial treatment. The side of the fracture is not specified.

Apply this code for patients presenting for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed Type I occipital condyle fracture that has failed to unite. Documentation should clearly state "nonunion" and specify the encounter as subsequent care for the fracture. This code is appropriate when the initial treatment has concluded, and the patient is now being treated for the complication of nonunion.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nonunion" for the occipital condyle fracture.
• Verify the encounter type is "subsequent" and not initial or sequela.
• Distinguish from other occipital condyle fracture types (e.g., Type II, Type III) and ensure the Type I classification is documented.