Fx subcondylar process of mandible, unspecified side, init

Fracture of subcondylar process of mandible, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a break in the subcondylar process of the mandible, which is the narrow part of the jawbone just below the condyle. This fracture is unspecified as to laterality and is being treated for the first time, with the skin and soft tissues remaining intact (closed fracture).

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for initial treatment of a newly diagnosed subcondylar mandibular fracture where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. Documentation should clearly state a "closed subcondylar fracture" or similar, and indicate that this is the first time the patient is receiving care for this injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "closed fracture" and "initial encounter" to support the 7th character 'A'.
If laterality (left or right) is documented, use the more specific codes S02.621A or S02.622A.
Distinguish from condylar neck fractures (S02.61-) and other mandibular fractures (S02.6-).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.620Fx subcondylar process of mandible, unspecified side

S02.620A(current)

Same Category

S02Fracture of skull and facial bones S02.0Fracture of vault of skull S02.0XXAFracture of vault of skull, init encntr for closed fracture S02.0XXBFracture of vault of skull, init encntr for open fracture S02.0XXDFracture of vault of skull, subs for fx w routn heal S02.0XXGFracture of vault of skull, subs for fx w delay heal