Unsp fracture of occiput, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the occipital bone that is not further specified as open or closed, and is currently in a phase of delayed healing. It indicates that the patient is receiving active treatment or follow-up care for this specific injury, but the healing process is taking longer than typically expected.

Apply this code for patients presenting for ongoing management of an occipital fracture where the healing is progressing slower than anticipated. Documentation should clearly state "delayed healing" or similar terminology, and specify the occiput as the fracture site. This code is appropriate when the patient is beyond the initial acute treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the occipital fracture.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures healing normally.
• Always sequence this code after any applicable external cause codes (e.g., V-Y codes) if the cause of the injury is known and relevant to the encounter.