Oth fracture of unsp ilium, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of an unspecified part of the ilium that is not healing at the expected rate. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this specific fracture after the initial treatment phase.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a delayed union of an iliac fracture, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care, evaluation, or continued treatment related to this delayed healing. This would include scenarios where the physician notes persistent pain, imaging shows incomplete healing, or further interventions are being considered due to the slow recovery.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for the iliac fracture.
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture location is indeed the ilium, and no more specific site within the ilium is documented.