Type 1 fracture of sacrum, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a Type 1 fracture of the sacrum. At this encounter, the fracture is not healing as expected, indicating a delay in the normal bone repair process.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient with a known sacral fracture (Type 1) is being evaluated for ongoing pain, instability, or imaging findings that suggest the fracture has not united within the anticipated timeframe. It would be used after the initial treatment phase, when the fracture is still present but healing slowly.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" or similar terminology for the sacral fracture.
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly documented as "Type 1" to support this specific code.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; the initial encounter for the acute fracture would use a different code.