Fracture of angle of mandible, unspecified side, 7thG

Fracture of angle of mandible, unspecified side, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture located at the angle of the lower jaw, where the body and ramus meet, without specifying left or right. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and "delayed healing" specifies that the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management of an angle of mandible fracture that has not healed within the typical timeframe. Documentation should clearly state "delayed healing" or similar terminology, along with the specific anatomical site of the fracture. This code is appropriate for office visits, hospital outpatient visits, or inpatient stays focused on the continued treatment of the non-healing fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the fracture.
Verify laterality (left/right) if specified in the medical record; if not, the "unspecified side" code is appropriate.
Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures healing normally.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.650Fracture of angle of mandible, unspecified side

S02.650G(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