Type I occipital condyle fracture, right side, 7thG

Type I occipital condyle fracture, right side, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the right occipital condyle, specifically a Type I injury, which is an impaction fracture without significant displacement. The patient is in a phase of recovery where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation indicates a patient is receiving ongoing care for a right-sided Type I occipital condyle fracture that has not healed within the anticipated timeframe. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, physical therapy, or other interventions aimed at promoting healing after the initial treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the right occipital condyle fracture.
Verify the fracture type is specifically "Type I" to differentiate from other occipital condyle fracture classifications.
Sequence this code after any codes for complications directly related to the delayed healing, if applicable.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.11AType I occipital condyle fracture, right side

S02.11AG(current)

Same Category

S02Fracture of skull and facial bones S02.0Fracture of vault of skull S02.0XXAFracture of vault of skull, init encntr for closed fracture S02.0XXBFracture of vault of skull, init encntr for open fracture S02.0XXDFracture of vault of skull, subs for fx w routn heal S02.0XXGFracture of vault of skull, subs for fx w delay heal