Fracture of condylar process of left mandible, init

This code signifies a break in the condylar process of the left lower jawbone, specifically when the skin and mucous membranes overlying the fracture remain intact. This type of fracture often results from direct trauma to the chin or a fall.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with an acute, non-displaced or displaced fracture of the left mandibular condyle, where there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site. Documentation should clearly state "left condylar process," "closed fracture," and indicate this is the initial treatment encounter.

• Ensure laterality is accurately documented as "left."
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly stated as "closed" to avoid miscoding with open fractures.
• Verify this is the patient's first encounter for active treatment of this specific fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.