Type III occipital condyle fracture, left side, 7thD

Type III occipital condyle fracture, left side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the left occipital condyle, specifically a Type III injury, which involves an avulsion fracture from the basion. The patient is in the healing phase, and the recovery is progressing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving routine care for a previously diagnosed Type III left occipital condyle fracture. Documentation should confirm the fracture type, laterality, and indicate that the healing process is uncomplicated and ongoing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "Type III" for the occipital condyle fracture.
Verify laterality (left side) is clearly stated in the medical record.
Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent care with routine healing" and not for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.11FType III occipital condyle fracture, left side

S02.11FD(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