Fracture of coronoid process of right mandible, 7thK

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the coronoid process, a small projection on the anterior aspect of the mandibular ramus, located on the right side of the jaw. The "K" seventh character indicates that the fracture has failed to heal properly and the patient is receiving active treatment for this nonunion.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed right coronoid process fracture that has not united. Documentation should clearly state "nonunion" or similar terminology indicating a failure of bone healing, and that the patient is still under active treatment for this specific complication.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "right" mandible and "coronoid process" to differentiate from other mandibular fracture sites.
The "K" seventh character is crucial and indicates active treatment for the nonunion, not routine follow-up for a healed fracture.
Do not confuse with malunion (S02.631M) or routine follow-up for a healed fracture (S02.631D).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.631Fracture of coronoid process of right mandible

S02.631K(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