Unsp fracture of left acetabulum, subs for fx w routn heal

This code indicates a follow-up encounter for a fracture of the left acetabulum, the socket portion of the hip bone, where the specific type of fracture was not documented. At this stage, the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

Apply this code when a patient is seen for routine follow-up care of a previously diagnosed, unspecified left acetabular fracture. This includes visits for cast checks, physical therapy evaluations during the healing phase, or routine imaging to monitor bone consolidation.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "left" acetabulum and that the fracture type remains unspecified.
• The 7th character "D" signifies a subsequent encounter for a fracture that is healing routinely.
• Do not use this code if the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion; different 7th characters would apply.