Fracture of subcondylar process of right mandible, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previous fracture of the subcondylar process of the right mandible. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience issues directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a patient is presenting with a sequela (e.g., malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, limited range of motion, or deformity) directly resulting from a healed fracture of the right mandibular subcondylar process. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these lasting effects, not for the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., M26.0 for dentofacial anomalies).
• Ensure documentation explicitly links the current condition to the past subcondylar fracture and specifies the right side.
• Do not use this code for active, acute, or healing fractures; those require codes from the initial injury chapter.