Nondisp Zone III fx sacrum, subs for fx w delay heal

Nondisplaced Zone III fracture of sacrum, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a sacral fracture located in Zone III (lateral to the sacral foramina) that is not displaced. The "G" seventh character indicates that the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture, but the healing process is taking longer than expected.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation confirms a sacral fracture in Zone III, without displacement, and the patient is currently undergoing care for the fracture, which is exhibiting delayed union. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the fracture has not healed within the expected timeframe.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "Zone III" and "nondisplaced" for sacral fracture.
The "G" seventh character is specific to subsequent encounters for fractures with delayed healing.
Differentiate from nonunion (K) or malunion (P) which have different seventh characters.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S32.130Nondisplaced Zone III fracture of sacrum

S32.130G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.19ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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