Fracture of alveolus of left mandible, 7thD

This code signifies a fracture of the alveolar process of the left lower jaw, specifically during the healing phase where the patient is receiving follow-up care and the fracture is progressing routinely. It indicates that the initial treatment has been rendered, and the focus is now on monitoring the uncomplicated healing process.

Apply this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being monitored for a previously treated fracture of the left mandibular alveolus, and the healing is proceeding as expected without complications. Documentation should clearly state "subsequent encounter," "routine healing," or similar language indicating ongoing care for a healing fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left mandible" and "alveolus" to differentiate from other mandibular fracture sites.
• The 7th character "D" is crucial for subsequent encounters with routine healing; do not confuse with "A" for initial or "G" for delayed healing.
• Always sequence this code after any codes for complications if present, though "routine healing" implies no complications.