Malar fracture, left side, 7thG

This code describes a fracture of the left malar bone (cheekbone) that is not healing at the expected rate. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this specific fracture, and the healing process is prolonged.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states a left malar fracture with delayed healing, and the patient is seen for follow-up care, cast change, or other continuing treatment for the fracture. This code is appropriate for encounters after the initial treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left side" and "delayed healing" for the malar fracture.
• Do not use for initial fracture treatment or for nonunion/malunion, which have distinct codes.
• Always sequence this code after the primary fracture code (if applicable) and any associated external cause codes.