Fatigue fx vert, sacr/sacrocygl rgn, 7thG

This code signifies a stress fracture of the sacrum or sacrococcygeal region that occurred due to repetitive stress rather than acute trauma. It specifically indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Apply this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed sacral or sacrococcygeal fatigue fracture where the physician documents delayed healing. Documentation should clearly state "fatigue fracture," specify the sacral/sacrococcygeal region, and indicate "delayed healing" during a subsequent encounter.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "fatigue fracture" to differentiate from traumatic fractures.
• The 7th character "G" is crucial for subsequent encounters with delayed healing; do not use "A" (initial) or "K" (nonunion).
• Confirm the fracture location is specifically sacral or sacrococcygeal, as other vertebral regions have different codes.