Fracture of unspecified part of body of right mandible, init

This code signifies a break in the main body of the right lower jaw, where the skin and mucous membranes remain intact. It indicates the initial treatment phase for this specific type of mandibular fracture.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, closed fracture of the right mandibular body. Documentation should clearly state "closed fracture," "right mandible body," and that this is the first encounter for treatment of this injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" mandible; otherwise, an unspecified laterality code may be more appropriate.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "closed" to avoid using open fracture codes.
• This "A" initial encounter character is used for the entire period a patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.