Type III occipital condyle fracture, right side, init

This code signifies a fracture of the right occipital condyle, specifically a Type III injury, which involves an avulsion fracture from the basion. This type of fracture is typically unstable and often associated with craniocervical junction instability. It represents the initial treatment or evaluation for this specific injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, closed Type III fracture of the right occipital condyle. Documentation should clearly specify the fracture type (Type III), laterality (right), and that it is a closed injury. This code is appropriate for the initial hospital admission or outpatient visit for definitive treatment.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "Type III" occipital condyle fracture and "right side."
• Verify the encounter is "initial" for the fracture; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
• Distinguish from other occipital condyle fracture types (Type I, Type II) which have different code assignments.