Nondisp fx of anterior wall of unsp acetabulum, sequela

This code describes a healed or residual condition resulting from a prior, non-displaced fracture of the front portion of the hip socket (acetabulum) where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used for the long-term effects or complications of the original injury, not the acute fracture itself.

This code is appropriate for documenting chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues directly attributable to a previously sustained, non-displaced anterior acetabular fracture. It should be used when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of fracture treatment but is still experiencing related problems.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial or acute treatment of the fracture; use an acute fracture code instead.
• If the laterality (left or right) of the acetabulum is documented, a more specific sequela code should be chosen.