Displaced avulsion fracture of right ilium, sequela

This code describes a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previous avulsion fracture of the right ilium, where the bone fragment remains displaced. An avulsion fracture occurs when a tendon or ligament pulls a small piece of bone away from the main bone. The "sequela" designation indicates that this is not the initial injury but rather a residual condition or problem arising from it.

This code is appropriate for encounters addressing chronic pain, functional limitations, nonunion, malunion, or other persistent issues directly attributable to a previously sustained and displaced avulsion fracture of the right ilium. It should be used when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the patient is being treated for the lasting effects.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a prior displaced avulsion fracture of the right ilium.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code.
• Consider co-reporting with codes for associated symptoms or conditions (e.g., chronic pain, gait disturbance) if documented.