Fracture of angle of right mandible, 7thD

Fracture of angle of right mandible, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture located at the angle of the right lower jawbone that is currently in a healing phase, specifically during a follow-up visit. It indicates that the healing process is proceeding as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters with a patient who previously sustained a fracture of the right mandibular angle and is now undergoing routine, uncomplicated healing. Documentation should clearly state the location of the fracture, the right side, and indicate a subsequent encounter for routine healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "right" mandible and "angle" to differentiate from other mandibular fracture sites.
Verify the encounter is for subsequent care and that healing is routine to avoid codes for initial care or delayed/nonunion healing.
Consider sequencing this code after any related external cause codes (e.g., V-codes for accidents) if applicable to the initial injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.651Fracture of angle of right mandible

S02.651D(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