Fracture of unspecified part of body of right mandible, 7thB

This code signifies a broken bone in an unspecified area of the right lower jaw, where the skin and tissue overlying the fracture are also broken, exposing the bone. This is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code for a newly diagnosed open fracture of the right mandible when the precise location (e.g., condyle, angle, body) is not documented. Documentation must clearly indicate an open fracture and that this is the initial encounter for treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right mandible" and "open fracture" to support this code.
• Do not use this code if the specific anatomical site of the mandibular fracture (e.g., condyle, angle, symphysis) is known; instead, use a more specific S02.6- code.
• The "B" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for an open fracture; use "D" for subsequent encounters or "S" for sequelae.