Nondisp fx of post column of l acetab, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the posterior column of the left acetabulum, specifically the ilioischial portion, where the bone fragments remain in their anatomical position. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to unite.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced posterior column acetabular fracture of the left hip is presenting for ongoing management, and the physician documents delayed healing. This would include scenarios such as delayed union observed on imaging or clinical assessment.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and identifies the "posterior column [ilioischial]" of the left acetabulum.
• Confirm the encounter is "subsequent" and the physician's notes clearly indicate "delayed healing."
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or if the fracture is healing normally or has achieved nonunion.