Displ transverse fx unsp acetab, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the acetabulum, specifically involving the transverse portion, which has shifted out of its normal alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced transverse acetabular fracture is experiencing delayed union. It should be used when the physician documents that the healing process is slower than anticipated, requiring continued management.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the fracture is indeed of the transverse acetabulum and is displaced.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.