Fracture of lateral orbital wall, left side, 7thK

Fracture of lateral orbital wall, left side, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the outer bony wall of the left eye socket that has failed to heal properly after an initial treatment. The patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this persistent nonunion.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation indicates a patient is being seen for ongoing management of a previously treated left lateral orbital wall fracture that has not achieved bony union. This would be used in subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "nonunion" and specifies the "left" side.
Distinguish from malunion (S02.842M) where the fracture has healed but in an unsatisfactory position.
This code requires an external cause code (e.g., W00-Y38) to describe the mechanism of injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S02.842Fracture of lateral orbital wall, left side

S02.842K(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