Fracture of ramus of left mandible, 7thG

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture affecting the ascending portion of the left lower jawbone, specifically the ramus. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care, and the healing process of this fracture is progressing slower than expected.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed left mandibular ramus fracture, and clinical or radiological evidence indicates delayed union. Documentation should clearly state "delayed healing" or similar terminology for the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure laterality (left) is explicitly documented for the mandibular ramus fracture.
Distinguish between delayed healing, nonunion, and malunion, as separate codes exist for each.
This code requires an initial encounter code for the fracture to have been previously reported.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.642Fracture of ramus of left mandible

S02.642G(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