Fracture of ramus of right mandible, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect arising from a previous fracture of the ramus of the right mandible. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues or conditions persist as a direct result of that fracture.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a current condition directly attributable to a healed fracture of the right mandibular ramus, such as malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, or functional impairment. Documentation should clearly link the current complaint to the historical fracture and specify the right side.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., M26.0 for jaw anomalies).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "sequela," "late effect," or describes a condition resulting from a healed fracture.
• Distinguish from acute fractures (S02.641A-D) or subsequent encounters for routine healing (S02.641G-K).