Type II occipital condyle fracture, left side, 7thG

Type II occipital condyle fracture, left side, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the left occipital condyle, specifically a Type II injury, that is currently in a phase of delayed healing. The occipital condyles are bony prominences at the base of the skull that articulate with the first cervical vertebra (atlas). A Type II fracture typically involves the base of the condyle and is often unstable.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed left Type II occipital condyle fracture presents for follow-up care, and the physician's documentation indicates that the fracture is not healing at the expected rate. Documentation should explicitly state "delayed healing" and specify the left side and Type II classification.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "Type II" and "left side" for accurate coding.
Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of the fracture, not the initial treatment.
Distinguish from nonunion (S02.11DN) or routine healing (S02.11DS) based on physician assessment.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.11DType II occipital condyle fracture, left side

S02.11DG(current)

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 S02.0XXGFracture of vault of skull, subs for fx w delay heal