Other fracture of occiput, unspecified side, 7thG

Other fracture of occiput, unspecified side, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the occipital bone (the back and lower part of the skull) that is not further specified as to its exact type or location within the occiput, and the laterality is not documented. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture because it is not healing at the expected rate.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for an occipital fracture that is exhibiting delayed healing. Documentation should clearly state "delayed healing" or similar terminology, and the fracture type or specific location within the occiput should not be specified. This code would be used after the initial treatment phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the occipital fracture.
Do not use this code if the fracture is healing normally or if it is a new injury.
Verify that the laterality (left or right) of the occipital fracture is truly unspecified in the medical record.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.118Other fracture of occiput, unspecified side

S02.118G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.19ApproxICD-9

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