Nondisp associated transv/post fx unsp acetabulum, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture involving both the transverse and posterior walls of the acetabulum, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of injury. It indicates that the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications directly attributable to this past acetabular fracture.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with ongoing symptoms, functional limitations, or complications (e.g., chronic pain, arthritis, gait disturbance) directly linked to a previously sustained, nondisplaced associated transverse-posterior acetabular fracture. It should be used after the acute phase of the injury has passed and the fracture itself is no longer actively being treated.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous acetabular fracture.
• Verify that the original fracture was indeed nondisplaced and involved both the transverse and posterior acetabular walls.