Fracture of orbital floor, unspecified side, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the orbital floor, which is the bottom part of the eye socket, where the bone has failed to heal properly (nonunion) after an initial injury. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this unhealed fracture.

Apply this code when a patient is seen for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed orbital floor fracture that has not united. Documentation should clearly state "nonunion" of the orbital floor fracture and specify that this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture care.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nonunion" and "subsequent encounter" for the fracture.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the fracture or for malunion (healed but improperly aligned).
• Always sequence this code after any acute conditions or complications being treated during the same encounter.