Type 2 fracture of sacrum, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a sacral fracture that involves the second type of sacral fracture classification (e.g., Denis Type II), where the bone healing process is taking longer than expected. It indicates that the patient is still under active treatment or management for this specific fracture, but the healing is progressing slowly.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed Type 2 sacral fracture presents for ongoing care, and the physician documents delayed union or non-union of the fracture. This includes follow-up appointments, imaging studies to assess healing progress, or adjustments to treatment plans due to the slow healing.

• Always ensure documentation explicitly states "Type 2" sacral fracture and "delayed healing" for accurate code assignment.
• This code is for subsequent encounters only; an initial encounter for the same fracture would use a different code.
• Consider additional codes for any associated complications or treatment modalities.