Fx subcondylar process of mandible, unspecified side, 7thD

Fracture of subcondylar process of mandible, unspecified side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture located specifically in the subcondylar process of the mandible, where the side (left or right) is not documented. The "D" seventh character indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and the healing process is progressing routinely without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting for routine follow-up appointments after an initial diagnosis and treatment of a subcondylar mandibular fracture. Documentation should confirm routine healing, such as "healing well," "stable fracture," or "no complications noted." This code is appropriate when the initial treatment has concluded, and the patient is in the healing phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation explicitly states "routine healing" for the "D" seventh character; otherwise, consider "G" for delayed healing or "K" for nonunion.
Verify that the fracture location is specifically the subcondylar process of the mandible, not other mandibular fracture sites.
Confirm that the laterality (left or right) is truly unspecified in the medical record; if specified, a more precise code should be used.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S02.620D(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