Fracture of alveolus of right mandible, 7thG

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a break in the tooth-bearing part of the right lower jawbone, specifically when the healing process is taking longer than expected. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this specific mandibular fracture.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a right mandibular alveolar fracture that is not healing at the anticipated rate. Documentation should clearly state "delayed healing" or similar terminology for the right mandibular alveolus fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "right mandible" and "alveolus" to differentiate from other mandibular fracture sites.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
Look for explicit mention of "delayed healing" to justify the "G" seventh character; otherwise, a different seventh character may be appropriate.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.671Fracture of alveolus of right mandible

S02.671G(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