Fracture of ramus of right mandible, 7thG

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the right mandibular ramus that is currently undergoing treatment for delayed healing. It indicates that the patient has previously received initial care for this specific fracture and is now in a subsequent phase of management due to slower-than-expected bone union.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a right mandibular ramus fracture where the healing process is prolonged beyond the typical timeframe. Documentation should clearly state "delayed healing" and specify the right ramus of the mandible as the fracture site. This code is appropriate for encounters after the initial treatment phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the right mandibular ramus fracture.
Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures healing normally.
Always sequence this code after any relevant external cause codes, if applicable.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.641Fracture of ramus of right mandible

S02.641G(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