Fracture of angle of left mandible, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a fracture that previously occurred in the angle of the patient's left lower jaw. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual issues directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a healed fracture of the left mandibular angle. This includes nonunion, malunion, chronic pain, nerve damage, or functional impairment directly linked to the prior injury. The patient's medical record should explicitly state the sequela and its connection to the past fracture.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "sequela" or "late effect" and clearly links the current condition to the prior fracture.
• Do not use this code for an active, acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code.
• Always code the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., M26.0 for malocclusion due to malunion) in addition to this sequela code.