Other fracture of occiput, left side, 7thD

Other fracture of occiput, left side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the occipital bone on the left side of the skull that is currently in a routine healing phase. It indicates that the initial treatment for the fracture has already occurred, and the patient is now receiving follow-up care as the bone mends without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being monitored for a left-sided occipital fracture that is healing normally. Documentation should clearly state "subsequent encounter" and confirm "routine healing" or "healing uneventfully" for a left occipital fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "left side" of the occiput; laterality is crucial.
Verify the encounter is for follow-up care, not initial treatment or a nonunion/malunion.
Distinguish from other occipital fracture codes based on laterality, encounter type, and healing status.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.11HOther fracture of occiput, left side

S02.11HD(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