Fracture of unspecified part of body of left mandible, 7thD

This code signifies a fracture affecting an unspecified portion of the body of the left lower jawbone, specifically during a follow-up visit where the fracture is healing as expected without complications. It indicates that the patient is in a routine phase of recovery following the initial injury.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed left mandibular body fracture is presenting for routine assessment of healing. Documentation should confirm the fracture location, laterality, and indicate "routine healing" or similar language suggesting an uncomplicated recovery phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left mandible" and "body" to support laterality and general location.
• The "D" seventh character indicates subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/complicated healing.
• Verify that no complications (e.g., malunion, nonunion) are noted, as these would require different seventh characters.