Fracture of orbital roof, left side, 7thK

Fracture of orbital roof, left side, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the superior wall of the left orbit, which has failed to heal properly after initial treatment. The patient is presenting for ongoing management of this nonunion, indicating that the bone fragments have not united and a fibrous or cartilaginous tissue has formed between them.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated left orbital roof fracture presents for care related to the nonunion. Documentation should clearly state "nonunion" of the left orbital roof fracture and indicate that this is a subsequent encounter for ongoing treatment or evaluation of this complication.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left side" and "nonunion" for accurate code assignment.
This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for a nonunion would use a different code.
Always review the entire medical record to confirm the laterality and the specific type of encounter.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.122Fracture of orbital roof, left side

S02.122K(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