Type 2 fracture of sacrum, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or late-effect complication arising from a Type 2 sacral fracture. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past fracture, such as chronic pain, nerve damage, or altered biomechanics.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent symptoms or conditions that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained Type 2 sacral fracture. This would include follow-up encounters for long-term pain management, neurological deficits, or functional limitations clearly linked to the old injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, radiculopathy).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior sacral fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute or subacute Type 2 sacral fracture.