Maxillary fracture, left side, 7thK

Maxillary fracture, left side, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the left maxilla that has failed to heal properly, indicating a nonunion. The patient is receiving ongoing care for this persistent fracture, rather than initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, such as evaluation, surgical intervention, or other management, for a previously diagnosed left maxillary fracture that has not united. Documentation should clearly state "nonunion" and specify the left side of the maxilla.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "nonunion" and specifies the left side of the maxilla.
Distinguish from malunion (S02.40DS), which indicates healing in an unsatisfactory position.
This code is for subsequent encounters; use initial encounter codes (e.g., S02.40DX) for the initial treatment of the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.40DMaxillary fracture, left side

S02.40DK(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