Other fracture of occiput, right side, sequela

This code signifies a healed fracture of the right occipital bone that is causing a current health problem or complication. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are now being treated.

Use this code when a patient presents with a current condition directly attributable to a previously sustained, healed fracture of the right occiput. Documentation should clearly link the current symptoms or sequela (e.g., chronic pain, neurological deficits) to the old fracture.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code for the specific condition or complication being treated.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "sequela" or describes a chronic condition resulting from a healed fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute fractures; those require codes from the initial injury section.