Open bite of right cheek and temporomandibular area, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from an open bite injury to the right cheek and temporomandibular area. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues or conditions persist as a direct result. These sequelae could include chronic pain, scarring, limited jaw movement, or nerve damage.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained open bite to the right cheek and temporomandibular area. The medical record must clearly link the current problem to the past injury, indicating that the acute phase of the original injury has passed.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific residual condition(s) (e.g., chronic pain, scar, trismus).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the "sequela" or "late effect" of a previous open bite to the specified anatomical area.
• Do not use this code for acute or current open bite injuries; those require acute injury codes.