Fracture of subcondylar process of left mandible, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previous fracture of the subcondylar process of the left mandible. This could include chronic pain, malocclusion, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues directly attributable to the original injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a previously healed or treated fracture of the left mandibular subcondylar process. Documentation must clearly link the current sequela to the past fracture, often indicated by terms like "due to prior fracture," "residual effect of," or "history of fracture with current complication."

• Always sequence this sequela code after the primary diagnosis for the current manifestation (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the laterality (left) and the specific anatomical site (subcondylar process) of the original fracture.
• Do not use this code for an acute or initial fracture; refer to the appropriate acute fracture codes for those scenarios.