Disp fx of ant wall of r acetab, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a break in the front portion of the right hip socket, where the bone fragments are no longer in their anatomical alignment. At this encounter, the fracture is progressing through its normal healing process without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced anterior wall acetabular fracture of the right hip is undergoing routine follow-up care. It indicates that the fracture is healing as expected and no complications or delayed healing are noted.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" acetabulum and "anterior wall" to differentiate from other acetabular fracture locations.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or encounters with delayed/nonunion.
• Verify the fracture is indeed displaced; if not, a different code for a nondisplaced fracture would be necessary.