Fracture of subcondylar process of left mandible, 7thK

Fracture of subcondylar process of left mandible, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture located in the subcondylar process of the left lower jawbone that has failed to heal properly. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for this specific nonunion.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, such as surgical intervention for nonunion, casting adjustments, or monitoring of healing progress, after an initial diagnosis and treatment of a left mandibular subcondylar fracture. Documentation should clearly state "nonunion" of the fracture and specify the left side and subcondylar location.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "nonunion" and not just delayed healing.
Verify the laterality (left) and specific anatomical site (subcondylar process) are clearly documented.
This code requires an additional code for any associated external cause of the injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.622Fracture of subcondylar process of left mandible

S02.622K(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