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

This code signifies a broken jawbone on the left side, specifically involving an unspecified portion of the mandibular body, where the fracture has broken through the skin or mucous membrane, exposing the bone. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates an open fracture of the body of the left mandible, and the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury. This includes initial surgical repair, reduction, or stabilization procedures. The "initial encounter" designation applies as long as the patient is receiving active care for the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "open fracture" and the "left mandible" to support this code.
• Distinguish between "body" and other parts of the mandible (e.g., ramus, condyle) as separate codes exist.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for active treatment; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.