Zygomatic fracture, unspecified side, 7thD

Zygomatic fracture, unspecified side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a fracture of the zygoma (cheekbone), where the healing process is progressing normally and without complications. It indicates that the fracture is in a routine stage of recovery, not requiring intensive intervention or addressing acute complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a zygomatic fracture that is healing as expected. Documentation should clearly state "routine healing," "follow-up for healing," or similar language, and indicate that no complications are present. This code is appropriate for routine check-ups during the recovery phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "routine healing" and the encounter is not for an initial treatment or a complication.
Distinguish from codes for delayed healing (e.g., S02.402G) or nonunion (e.g., S02.402K).
Always sequence this code after the initial injury code (e.g., S02.40XA) if the initial injury is still being treated.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.402Zygomatic fracture, unspecified side

S02.402D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.19ApproxICD-9 V54.19ApproxICD-9

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