Fracture of condylar process of left mandible, sequela

This code represents the long-term effects or complications arising from a previously sustained fracture of the condylar process of the left mandible. These sequelae can include chronic pain, malocclusion, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), or limited range of motion that persists after the initial fracture has healed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with residual problems directly attributable to an old, healed fracture of the left mandibular condyle. Documentation should clearly state that the current condition is a "sequela" or "late effect" of the prior fracture, and specify the left side.

• Always ensure documentation explicitly links the current symptoms or condition to a previous fracture of the left mandibular condyle.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require codes from the S02.612_ series without the "S" seventh character.
• Consider additional codes to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M26.4_ for malocclusion, M26.6_ for TMJ disorders).