Unsp occipital condyle fracture, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture of the occipital condyle, the bony prominences at the base of the skull that articulate with the first cervical vertebra. The specific type of fracture (e.g., avulsion, comminuted) is not documented, and the fracture is closed, meaning there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site. This code is used for the initial treatment phase of the injury.

Use this code when documentation indicates an occipital condyle fracture without further specification of the fracture type (e.g., "occipital condyle fracture noted on CT scan"). The patient is presenting for the initial evaluation and management of the injury, and there is no open wound. Supporting documentation would include imaging reports (X-ray, CT, MRI) confirming the fracture and physician notes detailing the initial assessment and treatment plan.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "unspecified" or lacks detail regarding the fracture type.
• Verify the encounter is for the initial treatment; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures have distinct coding.