Fracture of alveolus of left mandible, 7thK

Fracture of alveolus of left mandible, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the alveolar process of the left mandible that has failed to heal properly after initial treatment. It indicates a persistent separation of bone fragments requiring further medical attention due to nonunion.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed left mandibular alveolar fracture that has not united. Documentation should clearly state "nonunion" and specify the left side of the mandible's alveolar process.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "nonunion" for the fracture.
Verify the laterality is "left" and the specific site is the "alveolus of the mandible."
This code is for a subsequent encounter; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.672Fracture of alveolus of left mandible

S02.672K(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