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

This code describes a fracture of an unspecified portion of the body of the left lower jawbone that has failed to heal properly. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this nonunion.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed left mandibular body fracture that has not united. Documentation should clearly state a nonunion of the fracture and specify the left side of the mandibular body. This code is appropriate for clinic visits, hospital follow-ups, or surgical interventions addressing the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nonunion" and not delayed union or malunion, as these have different codes.
• Verify the laterality (left) and the specific part of the mandible (body) are clearly documented.
• This code requires an external cause code (e.g., W00-Y38) to describe the cause of the fracture, if known and applicable to the encounter.