Fracture of medial orbital wall, unspecified side, 7thK

This code signifies a non-healing fracture of the medial wall of the eye socket, located on an unspecified side of the face. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed fracture that has failed to unite.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a medial orbital wall fracture that has not healed properly. Documentation should clearly state "nonunion" or similar terminology indicating a failure of bone fusion, and specify that it's a subsequent encounter for this condition.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nonunion" and not just "delayed healing" or "malunion."
• This code requires an external cause code (e.g., V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the injury.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the fracture or for fractures that are healing normally.