Malar fracture, right side, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a fracture of the right malar bone (cheekbone). It indicates that a previous malar fracture on the right side has resulted in a current, ongoing condition or symptom.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela directly attributable to a past right malar fracture, such as chronic pain, deformity, nonunion, or malunion. Documentation should clearly link the current condition to the previous injury and specify the right side.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, deformity).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "sequela" or describes a chronic condition resulting from a healed or past right malar fracture.
• Distinguish from acute or initial encounters for a malar fracture, which would use codes from the S02.4- series without the "S" seventh character.