Fx unspecified part of body of left mandible, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a fracture of an unspecified portion of the body of the left lower jawbone. It indicates that the initial acute injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual issues directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a current condition (e.g., malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, nerve damage, or functional impairment) that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained fracture to the body of the left mandible. Documentation must clearly link the current sequela to the prior fracture and indicate that the acute phase of the fracture has passed.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., M26.0- for jaw anomalies, G50.0 for trigeminal neuralgia).
• Ensure documentation specifies "left" mandible and "body" of the mandible; otherwise, an unspecified laterality or site code may be more appropriate.
• Distinguish from active, healing fractures (S02.602A/D/G/K/P) which would use different seventh characters. The "S" indicates sequela.