Fracture of condylar process of left mandible, 7thG

Fracture of condylar process of left mandible, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This diagnosis code indicates a fracture of the condylar process on the left side of the lower jaw that is not healing at the expected rate. It signifies that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this specific mandibular fracture, which is exhibiting delayed union.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed left mandibular condylar process fracture that is demonstrating delayed healing. Documentation should explicitly state "delayed healing" or similar terminology, along with the specific anatomical site and laterality.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" for the fracture, not just "healing."
Verify the laterality (left) and the specific anatomical site (condylar process) are clearly documented.
Distinguish from nonunion (S02.612K) or routine healing (S02.612D) for subsequent encounters.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.612Fracture of condylar process of left mandible

S02.612G(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