Fracture of coronoid process of left mandible, init

This code signifies a break in the coronoid process, a small, triangular projection of the mandible (lower jawbone), specifically on the left side. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin and underlying soft tissues remain intact, and this is the initial treatment encounter for the injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced or displaced closed fracture of the left mandibular coronoid process. Documentation should clearly state the anatomical site (left coronoid process), the nature of the fracture (closed), and confirm that this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury.

• Ensure laterality is correctly identified as "left."
• Verify the fracture is indeed of the coronoid process, not another part of the mandible.
• Confirm "initial encounter" for active treatment; subsequent encounters for routine healing or follow-up will require a different seventh character.