Fracture of symphysis of mandible, sequela

This code describes a fracture of the mandibular symphysis, which is the midline fusion point of the two halves of the mandible, where the injury's residual effects or complications are being treated. This indicates that the initial acute injury has healed, but the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly related to the prior fracture.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, nerve damage, or functional impairment directly resulting from a previously sustained fracture of the mandibular symphysis. Documentation should clearly state the sequela and link it to the old fracture, often indicating a "history of" the fracture with current complications.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states the nature of the sequela and its direct link to the prior symphysis fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute treatment of the fracture; that would require an acute fracture code (e.g., S02.66XA for initial encounter).
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as M26.0- for dentofacial anomalies or G90.5- for complex regional pain syndrome, if applicable and documented.