Fracture of coronoid process of right mandible, 7thD

Fracture of coronoid process of right mandible, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the coronoid process, a projection on the anterior aspect of the ramus of the right mandible, that is currently in the routine healing phase. This indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for a previously diagnosed fracture, and no complications are present.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is recovering from a right coronoid process fracture and the healing process is progressing normally. Documentation should confirm the fracture location, the right side of the mandible, and indicate routine healing without mention of delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies the "right" mandible; otherwise, an unspecified laterality code may be more appropriate.
Verify that the encounter is for routine follow-up during the healing phase, not for initial treatment or for complications.
Distinguish from codes for delayed healing (S02.631G), nonunion (S02.631K), or malunion (S02.631P) if healing is not routine.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.631Fracture of coronoid process of right mandible

S02.631D(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