Fracture of alveolus of left mandible, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a fracture of the alveolar process of the left mandible. This typically involves issues such as malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, or functional impairment directly attributable to the previously sustained fracture. The initial acute injury has healed, but its lasting consequences are now being addressed.

Use this code when documenting treatment for residual problems directly linked to a past fracture of the left mandibular alveolus. This applies when the patient presents for management of chronic pain, corrective surgery for malunion, or ongoing functional deficits years after the original injury. Documentation should clearly state the connection to a prior fracture and the nature of the sequela.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the patient is seen for a complication or late effect of the original injury.
• Do not use for the initial treatment of an acute fracture; use acute fracture codes (e.g., S02.672A, S02.672D, S02.672G) for those encounters.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as M26.4- for malocclusion due to alveolar anomalies, if applicable and documented.