Nondisplaced transverse fracture of left acetabulum, sequela

This code signifies a healed, nondisplaced transverse fracture of the left acetabulum, where the patient is still experiencing residual effects or complications from the original injury. The fracture itself is no longer acute, but its presence continues to impact the patient's health status. This could include ongoing pain, limited range of motion, or other chronic issues directly attributable to the past fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term complications or sequelae stemming from a previously sustained, nondisplaced transverse fracture of the left acetabulum. This is appropriate for follow-up visits after the initial healing phase, where the focus is on managing chronic issues related to the old injury. It should not be used for the initial acute fracture treatment.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly supports that the current condition is a direct consequence of the past acetabular fracture.
• Do not use this code for active, acute fractures; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.