Fracture of condylar process of right mandible, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the condylar process on the right side of the mandible that is not healing at the expected rate. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this specific fracture after the initial treatment, and the healing process has been prolonged.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a right mandibular condylar fracture that has demonstrated delayed union or nonunion. Documentation should clearly state the right side of the mandible, the condylar process, and explicitly mention delayed healing or a similar term indicating a prolonged healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" mandible and "condylar process" to differentiate from other mandibular fracture sites or sides.
• This "G" seventh character indicates delayed healing; do not confuse with "A" (initial encounter) or "D" (routine healing).
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when the delayed healing of the fracture is the reason for the encounter.