Maxillary fracture, left side, 7thG

Maxillary fracture, left side, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the left maxilla that is currently undergoing treatment, but its healing process is slower than expected. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed maxillary fracture, and the recovery is complicated by delayed union.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a left maxillary fracture, and the physician's documentation explicitly states "delayed healing," "delayed union," or similar terminology indicating a slower-than-normal bone repair. This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left side" and "delayed healing" for the maxillary fracture.
Do not use for initial fracture treatment or for nonunion (which has a separate code).
Always sequence this code after any associated external cause codes, if applicable.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.40DMaxillary fracture, left side

S02.40DG(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