Type II occipital condyle fracture, right side, 7thK

This code signifies a specific fracture of the right occipital condyle, classified as Type II, which is a comminuted fracture involving the foramen magnum. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving routine care during the healing phase, and "nonunion" specifies that the fracture has failed to heal properly.

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed Type II occipital condyle fracture on the right side, where medical documentation confirms nonunion. This applies to situations like cast changes, medication adjustments, or monitoring healing progress when nonunion is present.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "Type II" and "nonunion" for the right occipital condyle.
• Distinguish from initial encounters (initial encounter codes) or encounters for malunion (malunion codes).
• Always sequence this code after any codes for external causes of injury, if applicable.