Type I occipital condyle fracture, right side, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the right occipital condyle, specifically a Type I injury, which involves an impaction fracture without significant displacement. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and "nonunion" specifies that the bone fragments have failed to heal together after a reasonable period.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a Type I fracture of the right occipital condyle that has not healed and the patient is presenting for ongoing management of this nonunion. This typically occurs after initial treatment and during follow-up visits where the lack of bone healing is confirmed. Documentation should include imaging reports confirming nonunion and laterality.

• Ensure documentation specifies "Type I" and "right side" for accurate coding.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of the fracture and not the initial treatment.
• Distinguish between "nonunion" and "malunion"; this code specifically applies to nonunion.