Fx subcondylar process of mandible, unspecified side, 7thG

Fracture of subcondylar process of mandible, unspecified side, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture located in the subcondylar region of the mandible, where the healing process is not progressing as expected. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care for this specific fracture, which has not yet fully united. The side of the mandible affected is not specified in this particular code.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient returns for ongoing management of a subcondylar mandibular fracture that has been previously diagnosed and is now exhibiting delayed healing. Documentation should clearly state "delayed healing" or similar terminology, along with the specific location of the fracture. This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the subcondylar fracture; otherwise, a routine subsequent encounter code may be more appropriate.
Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.
If the side of the fracture is specified (left or right), use the more specific codes (S02.621G or S02.622G).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.620Fx subcondylar process of mandible, unspecified side

S02.620G(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