Fracture of subcondylar process of left mandible, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the subcondylar process of the left mandible that is currently in a phase of delayed healing. This means the bone is not mending at the expected rate for this type of fracture. The patient is receiving ongoing care for this specific injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed left mandibular subcondylar fracture where the healing process has been slower than anticipated. Documentation should clearly indicate "delayed healing" or similar terminology, along with the specific anatomical site and laterality.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" and not nonunion or malunion, which have different codes.
• Verify the laterality (left) is clearly documented for the subcondylar process fracture.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.