Fracture of alveolus of mandible, unspecified side, 7thG

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a broken alveolar process of the lower jaw, where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. The patient is in a phase of recovery where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate, requiring ongoing medical attention.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters when a patient presents with a previously diagnosed mandibular alveolar fracture that is exhibiting delayed union. Documentation should clearly indicate "delayed healing" or similar terminology for the alveolar fracture, along with the unspecified side.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" for the fracture, not just "healing."
Do not use if the side of the mandible (left or right) is documented; use the more specific codes.
This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.670Fracture of alveolus of mandible, unspecified side

S02.670G(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