Fracture of ramus of mandible, unspecified side, 7thG

Fracture of ramus of mandible, unspecified side, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the ascending portion of the lower jawbone, specifically the ramus, that is not healing at the expected rate. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this specific fracture after the initial treatment, and the healing process is prolonged.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed mandibular ramus fracture that is exhibiting delayed healing. Documentation should clearly state the location of the fracture (ramus), the delayed healing status, and that this is not the initial encounter for the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the ramus fracture; otherwise, a routine follow-up code might be more appropriate.
Verify the laterality of the fracture if specified in the documentation; this code is for an unspecified side.
Do not use this code for nonunion or malunion, as those have distinct ICD-10-CM codes.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.640Fracture of ramus of mandible, unspecified side

S02.640G(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