Fracture of unspecified part of body of left mandible, init

This code signifies a break in an unspecified section of the left lower jawbone, sustained recently, where the skin and mucous membranes overlying the fracture remain intact. It indicates an acute injury to the mandible without an open wound communicating with the fracture site.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced or displaced fracture of the left mandible where the specific anatomical location (e.g., angle, body, ramus) is not documented. This is appropriate when the initial treatment for the closed fracture is being provided. Documentation should clearly state "left mandible fracture," "closed," and indicate it's the first time the patient is being treated for this injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left mandible" and "closed fracture" for accurate assignment.
• If the specific part of the mandible is known (e.g., body, angle, ramus), a more specific code from S02.61-S02.69 should be used.
• This "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter; subsequent care for the same fracture will require a different seventh character.