Nondisp fx of anterior column of right acetabulum, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previously sustained fracture of the anterior column (iliopubic) of the right acetabulum. The fracture itself was nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments remained in their anatomical alignment at the time of the original injury. The sequela indicates that the patient is still experiencing issues directly related to this past injury.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a chronic condition or late effect directly attributable to a healed or healing nondisplaced anterior column fracture of the right acetabulum. Examples include ongoing pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or post-traumatic arthritis in the right hip joint, documented as a consequence of the original injury. It should be used after the acute phase of the fracture has passed.

• Always assign a sequela code when the patient is presenting for treatment of a complication or residual effect of a past injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous nondisplaced anterior column fracture of the right acetabulum.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code instead.