Other fracture of sacrum, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic fracture of the sacrum, excluding those specifically classified as fatigue or stress fractures, where the patient is still experiencing residual effects or complications directly attributable to the original injury. These sequelae might include persistent pain, neurological deficits, or functional limitations.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a past sacral fracture (not a stress or fatigue type) and the patient is presenting for treatment or evaluation of long-term consequences. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic pain, nerve damage, or altered mobility stemming from the old injury.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve entrapment).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the fracture is "healed," "old," "chronic," or describes a "sequela" of a prior sacral fracture.
• Verify the fracture type is not a stress or fatigue fracture, as those have specific sequela codes.