Nondisp avulsion fx unsp ilium, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the main bone by a tendon or ligament, specifically in an unspecified part of the ilium. The bone fragments remain in their normal alignment, and the patient is in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not healing as quickly as expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced avulsion fracture of the ilium who are experiencing delayed healing. This applies when the patient is receiving ongoing care, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or medication management, for the slow-healing fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced avulsion fracture" and "delayed healing."
• Confirm the fracture location is specified as the ilium, even if the exact part is not detailed.
• This "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for delayed healing, not initial treatment or routine healing.