Type 3 fracture of sacrum, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a sacral fracture that involves the third sacral segment, which is healing as expected without complications. It indicates that the patient is in the recovery phase, and the fracture is progressing toward union in a typical timeframe.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed Type 3 sacral fracture is being monitored for routine healing. This includes office visits, follow-up imaging, or physical therapy sessions where the primary focus is on the ongoing, uncomplicated recovery of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "Type 3" sacral fracture and "subsequent encounter" for accurate code selection.
• Confirm that there are no documented complications (e.g., malunion, nonunion) that would necessitate a different subsequent encounter code.
• Pair this diagnosis code with appropriate procedure codes for services rendered during the encounter (e.g., X-ray, physical therapy).